Colorado gun bills: Senate gives nod to magazine ammo limit after six hour debate

[Robb]

Source: Daily Camera

Coloradans who want to buy ammunition magazines could be limited to 15 rounds under a measure lawmakers in the state Senate gave initial approval to Friday night.

The measure now heads to a final floor vote on Monday — moving it a step closer to being signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has indicated his support of the legislation.

House Bill 1224 passed through the House chamber by a 34-31 margin in February, and was originally sponsored by state Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora.

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Excellent night for Colorado Democrats, who are showing the country what you do with a majority!

Last night's gun bills passed:

• Senate Bill 197 - Ban on guns for domestic abusers: Advances in Senate
• Senate Bill 195 - Bans online concealed carry certification: Advances in Senate
• House Bill 1229 - Universal background checks (including private sales): Advances in Senate
• House Bill 1228 - Requires gun buyers to pay their own background check fees: Advances in Senate
• House Bill 1224 - Limits on Magazine Size (15 rounds, adios Magpul): Advances in Senate