Today, the Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 245 by a decisive 34 to 5 vote. Sponsored by state Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26), SB 245 would update Virginia’s Emergency Powers statute by adding lawful carrying and transportation of firearms to the list of actions that cannot be prohibited during a declaration of emergency. This legislation will now be sent to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Virginia: Senate Passes Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Committee Forced to Re-Vote on Gun Bills
January 26, 2012 by