Bill banning so-called ‘assault weapons’ passed in House, headed to Senate

By Marianne Goodland | Colorado Politics

The proposal to ban so-called “assault weapons” is now on its way to the Colorado Senate after House legislators passed the measure during a rare legislation session on Sunday.

The measure is expected to be assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

A majority of Democrats approved House Bill 1292 on a 35-27 vote, with nine Democrats voting against.

The vote followed a debate of more than three hours.

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