It looks like even Governor Jim Doyle (Gar-Doyle) can't permantently file away this one!!
Senate passes gun seizure bill
Madison - The governor and local officials would lose the power to seize guns and ammunition from citizens during a state of emergency, under a bill passed on a 26-5 vote today by the Senate.
The measure was prompted by gun seizures by New Orleans police in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The bill was approved by the Assembly earlier.
Gov. Jim Doyle needs to review the measure before deciding whether he'll sign it, said Jessica Erickson, a spokeswoman for Doyle.
The lopsided vote in both houses - the Assembly approved it in December by a vote of 84-13 - should give Doyle pause about vetoing the bill, said Sen. Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend), one of its sponsors. Those votes show that a veto could be overridden, he said.
The strong vote for the measure "is a testament to the power of the NRA," said Grothman. The National Rifle Association backed the measure.
Democratic Sens. Spencer Coggs and Lena Taylor, both of Milwaukee; Judy Robson of Beloit; Mark Miller of Monona; and Fred Risser of Madison voted against the bill.
The Senate also gave final approval to a bill that would require hospitals to provide emergency contraception to rape victims, on a 25-6 vote. The legislation is needed because a third of Wisconsin's hospitals do not provide counseling and emergency contraceptives, said Robson.
Grothman, who opposed the measure, said hospitals and staffers who might have a moral objection to providing the contraceptives shouldn't be forced to do so. He said some hospitals viewed the emergency contraception as "tantamount to abortion."
Senators also approved a bill to raise the fee for snowmobile trail stickers from $18 to $35 for out-of-state residents with snowmobiles registered in other states. There's no snowmobile trail fee for machines registered in Wisconsin. -From the Milwaukee Journal
Still a little upsetting with the bill "riders" including snowmobile fees and contraception, allowing an out for no votes-but overall a positive outcome.
-Fred
Good for you. It does however appear he has to sign it, but it would also appear if he vetoes it, they'll overturn his veto. lol Like the rest, to bad it doesn't cover if and when and if Martial Law is ever enacted. Unfortunately, I believe they can still and probably will try and confiscate them then... It only covers STATE declared emergencies... But none the less, a victory.
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Last edited by GlockMeister; 02-28-2008 at 05:48 PM.
I could write a book about my opinions on his HindA** Doyle. I think it would be in his best interests to sign it. This is the one who had promised to sign a Concealed Carry law before he was elected. He has now vetoed it twice. I can't wait to vote against him again!
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I could write a book about my opinions on his HindA** Doyle. I think it would be in his best interests to sign it. This is the one who had promised to sign a Concealed Carry law before he was elected. He has now vetoed it twice. I can't wait to vote against him again!
Don't foget about the property tax freeze promise. Funny how the sheeple of this state keep on electing him.
-Fred
