Senate Bill 3
Coverage of Senate Bill 3 in the Nexus archive.
- Denver-area sheriffs comply with Colorado's new semi-automatic gun law despite opposition
Denver-area sheriff's offices are complying with Colorado's new semi-automatic gun law requiring eligibility cards and safety courses, though some express concerns about funding, staffing, and constitutionality. Senate Bill 3, effective August 1, mandates background checks and training for purchasing specified firearms, with mixed responses from law enforcement agencies.
- New gun law requires approval from sheriff and safety courses to buy some semi-automatic firearms
Colorado's new law requires sheriff approval and safety courses for purchasing semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines. Sponsored by State Sen. Tom Sullivan, the law addresses enforcement issues with high-capacity magazines. Gun rights advocates like Alicia Garcia oppose the mandates, arguing they burden law-abiding owners.
- Student News Now: Flood warning sirens go up; Bible passages in schools; A 2,000 pound destructive seal
In this week's episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, 30 Texas counties, including Kerr, will install flood warning sirens under Senate Bill 3.
- Opinion: New Colorado law to recycle EV batteries is a model for rest of nation to follow
Colorado's new Senate Bill 3 establishes a comprehensive framework for the reuse and recycling of electric vehicle batteries, positioning it as a potential model for other states.