House Republican floor speeches in opposition to House Bill 1240 | March 8, 2023

House Republicans deliver floor speeches in opposition to House Bill 1240, the so-called “assault weapons” ban. The measure passed on a 56-42 vote, with every House Republican voting “no,” on March 8, 2023.

Following this debate, Rep. Jim Walsh, ranking member of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, discussed the issue in more detail: https://youtu.be/rfysp4lW9Ws

Learn more about House Bill 1240 here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1240&Initiative=false&Year=2023