HB 5479 - Prohibits Gun Buyback Programs by Local Governments - Michigan Key Vote
Julie Alexander voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- March 5, 2020
- House Bill Passed
- March 4, 2020
- Introduced
- Feb. 11, 2020
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Title: Prohibits Gun Buyback Programs by Local Governments
Title: Prohibits Gun Buyback Programs by Local Governments
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits local government gun buyback programs.
Highlights:
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Prohibits a local unit of government from using any public resource to implement, administer, or operate a program to purchase privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or organizations (Sec. 2).
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Authorizes a local unit of government to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed firearms dealer for law enforcement purposes (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Gun Buyback Programs by Local Governments