'Stand Your Ground' Under Microscope in Ohio
ABC 6
COLUMBUS -- Advocates against gun violence hope a controversial shooting case in Florida is enough to stop a push for a "Stand Your Ground" law in Ohio.
Meanwhile, representatives for the Buckeye Firearms Association, expect discussions to continue.
"I see that eventually coming down the road for Ohio," said Linda Walker, central Ohio chairwoman for the Buckeye Firearms Association.
Ohio already has a Castle Doctrine, which allows people to use deadly force in their homes or their vehicles if they feel threatened. http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_16751.shtml
Meanwhile, representatives for the Buckeye Firearms Association, expect discussions to continue.
"I see that eventually coming down the road for Ohio," said Linda Walker, central Ohio chairwoman for the Buckeye Firearms Association.
Ohio already has a Castle Doctrine, which allows people to use deadly force in their homes or their vehicles if they feel threatened. http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_16751.shtml
House Approves Senate Right to Cure Amendments, Mutual Aid Compact Legislation
Hannah Report 3/27/12
A split House Tuesday approved Senate changes to "Right to Cure" legislation while also giving unanimous approval to bills dealing with the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program, licensure of pediatric respite care programs, and the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact.
Democrats voted against accepting Senate amendments on HB275 (Young-Slaby), arguing again that the bill weakens the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act. Rep. Dennis Murray (D-Sandusky) said he believes the legislation continues the trend of siding with the wealthy at the expense of the poor, while Rep. Matt Lundy (D-Elyria) called the bill the "right to cheat bill."
Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy), a primary co-sponsor of the bill, pointed out that the top enforcer of the Consumer Sales Practices Act, Attorney General Mike DeWine, is in favor of legislation. He said the bill is "fair and reasonable" and allows the consumer to talk with a supplier about a cure offer, whereas the current system draws cases out for an expanded period of time. http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=188964
A split House Tuesday approved Senate changes to "Right to Cure" legislation while also giving unanimous approval to bills dealing with the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program, licensure of pediatric respite care programs, and the Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact.
Democrats voted against accepting Senate amendments on HB275 (Young-Slaby), arguing again that the bill weakens the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act. Rep. Dennis Murray (D-Sandusky) said he believes the legislation continues the trend of siding with the wealthy at the expense of the poor, while Rep. Matt Lundy (D-Elyria) called the bill the "right to cheat bill."
Rep. Ron Young (R-Leroy), a primary co-sponsor of the bill, pointed out that the top enforcer of the Consumer Sales Practices Act, Attorney General Mike DeWine, is in favor of legislation. He said the bill is "fair and reasonable" and allows the consumer to talk with a supplier about a cure offer, whereas the current system draws cases out for an expanded period of time. http://www.hannah.com/DesktopDefaultPublic.aspx?type=hns&id=188964
Ohio Democrats demand transparency task force in response to D grade
By Caitlin Ginley
iWatch News
Citing the Buckeye State’s D grade from the State Integrity Investigation, Democratic legislators in Ohio have called for a bipartisan task force to review current ethics laws and consider new legislation to strengthen accountability and transparency.
“We have a responsibility to the people of Ohio and it is simply unacceptable for us to fail to ensure government is working for Ohioan’s best interest at all times, not for special interest or influences,” said Rep. Jay Goyal (D-Mansfield), in a press conference held Tuesday.
http://www.iwatchnews.org/2012/03/28/8535/ohio-democrats-demand-transparency-task-force-response-d-grade
http://www.iwatchnews.org/2012/03/28/8535/ohio-democrats-demand-transparency-task-force-response-d-grade
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