Recall Efforts Starting For Oregon Lawmakers Who Supported SB 941

By Tim

On May 4, the Oregon House approved universal background check bill SB 941, thereby sending the measure to Governor Kate Brown’s (D) desk for a signature.

At the same time, members of a conservative rights group called the Executive Club announced that they are undertaking a recall effort for representatives Susan McClain (D-Dist. 29) and Val Hoyle (D-Dist. 14), as well as state senator Chuck Riley (D-Dist. 15), over their support of the measure.

According to KATU, Oregon Firearms Federation executive director Kevin Starrett said he is completely in support of the recall efforts. He points out that SB 941 passed solely with Democrat support against Republican opposition.

Starrett said, “Only one democrat in the senate opposed it and only three democrats in the house opposed it.” And while he knows the recall effort will not keep SB 941 from reaching the governor’s desk, he says “the intent of this is to send a message to other legislators that there is going to be a response.”

Representative McLain defended her vote by saying, “I believe that this bill will save lives by ensuring that this gaping loophole isn’t used to put guns into the hands of criminals, …read more

Source:: GunsNFreedom