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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Thu Jan 9, 2025, 02:46 PM Jan 9

Bill seeks increased penalties for unlawful firearm possession

LAKE STEVENS — A state lawmaker and mayor are teaming up to try and toughen the penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm.

State Rep. Sam Low, R-Lake Stevens, and Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced their support this week for HB 1139, introduced into the state legislature on Dec. 30.

The state legislature will be gaveled into session on Jan. 13.

Unlawful possession of a firearm isn’t often prosecuted, Gailey said in an interview Tuesday. Prosecutors have limited resources and tend to triage cases, addressing violent crimes first, he said. The bill would include the crime as a violent offense in state code.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bill-seeks-increased-penalties-for-unlawful-firearm-possession/

You're going to be labeled a RINO Low.

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Bill seeks increased penalties for unlawful firearm possession (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 9 OP
Make the law as tough kacekwl Jan 9 #1
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