Photo gallery: Delaware House passes permit-to-purchase bill
DOVER — After nearly four hours of extensive debate, lawmakers in Delaware's House of Representatives advanced permit-to-purchase legislation toward its final step in the legislative process.
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Photo gallery: Delaware House passes permit-to-purchase bill
By DOVER — After nearly four hours of extensive debate, lawmakers in Delaware's House of Representatives advanced permit-to-purchase legislation toward its final step in the legislative process.
Senate Substitution 1 for Senate Bill 2, led by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman, D-Wilmington, and House Majority Leader Melissa Minor Brown, D-New Castle, would allow Delawareans to buy a handgun if they have completed a firearm training course within the last five years and obtain a legal permit.
The substitute version of the bill, which was introduced last May after its hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, extends the validity of a purchaser permit to one year; tasks Delaware Superior Court with scheudling hearings for permit denials within 15 days of filing an appeal instead of 21 days; and extends implementation of the law to 18 months following enactment.
Following the passage of four amendments on Thursday, the legislation will head to the Senate for final passage.
If approved, the bill would head to Gov. John Carney's desk for approval. On Tuesday, the governor prioritized the passage of permit-to-purchase legislation during his State of the State Address.
