Governor Evers Calls Special Session on Gun Control
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 -- 10:36 AM
(WRN) -Governor Tony Evers is calling a special session of the Wisconsin Legislature to take up two gun-control bills.Evers wants the Legislature to take up one bill creating universal background checks for most handgun purchases, and another bill to give judges the power to take weapons away from people deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Majority Republicans aren't required to debate or vote on the bills, but the announcement gives Democrats an opportunity to spotlight the issue.
A poll in August showed more than 80-percent of the public supports gun control. This is the first special session Evers has called as governor.
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