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NRA files lawsuit over Florida gun control bill

March 10, 2018 22:00·
Florida lawmakers pass gun bill that allows arming ‘some’ school staff

Florida lawmakers pass gun bill that allows arming ‘some’ school staff

The lawsuit argues that the new legislation violates fundamental second amendment rights.

Earlier Friday, Scott hailed the "historic legislation" that would help ensure that "every student in Florida has the right to learn in a safe environment". Rick Scott, who is an NRA member.

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"We have paid a awful price for this progress", Montalto said in remarks read on behalf of the families. "This time must be different".

"The deranged murderer in Parkland, Florida gave repeated warning signs that were ignored by federal and state officials", Cox said. Trump also said the White House is working on a plan to ban bump stocks, and efforts to enhance background checks were "moving along well" in Congress. But how could we be happy?

"My precious daughter Meadow's life was taken, and there's nothing I can do to change that".

"I hope this letter serves to provide common ground as we work together to protect and understand the challenges that our students are facing".

Republicans defended the increase in charter school funding as part of an agreement included in a separate education bill (HB 7055) that will let school districts keep their local property taxes for maintenance and construction rather than share it with charter schools.

"It's an example to the entire country that government can and has moved fast", he added.

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It does not, however, require approval from Congress, where it may have faced opposition due the pro-gun ownership lobby's power. Technically, that means the finger is pulling the trigger for each round fired, keeping the weapon a legal semi-automatic.

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Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attend a memorial following a school shooting incident in Parkland, Florida, on February 15, 2018.

There were fewer questions about more than $100 million spent on the Florida Forever program, which allows the state to purchase environmentally critical land. It also seeks to improve communication between schools, law enforcement and state agencies. Authorities could hold those firearms for up to 24 hours and longer if they obtain a court order.

Seventeen people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a 19-year-old man with a semi-automatic military-style rifle opened fire.

While the NRA supports arming teachers, the Florida teachers union is opposed to the program. Do I think it's enough? No.

"I've heard all the arguments for teachers to be armed and, while this bill would significantly change on this topic, I'm still not persuaded".

After the bill signing, United Airlines captain Tony Montalto, whose daughter, Gina Rose, died in the school shooting, read a statement on behalf of the victims' families.

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The students stress they will be walking out "for all people who have experienced gun violence, including systemic forms of gun violence that disproportionately impact teens in black and brown communities".

While the bill won't please all sides, Scott said he was proud of the collaborative process that occurred to make it happen. "I believe he'll sign it today". The student organizers want everyone to feel they can participate, Cotrone said, including students of different viewpoints, and staff members. A bipartisan bill in three weeks. "Its unheard of and we did it".

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