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Posted: Thursday, February 21st, 2013 12:53 PM HST
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Hawai`i senators consider gun control bill
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HONOLULU (AP) — Several State lawmakers are pushing for a bill requiring more background checks for gun owners in Hawaii along with a gun buyback program.
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means is considering a proposal to dedicate $200,000 to several initiatives intended to keep Hawai`i safe from gun violence.
The bill sets aside money for a gun buyback program and gun safety education and training programs. The bill also calls for extensive background checks for people with mental health issues and requires background checks for people who are registering guns they bought in other states.
The Hawai`i Rifle Association opposes the bill and says it's a waste of money. The original version of the bill proposed just a buyback program but lawmakers expanded the proposal after hearing public testimony.
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