Support state Safety for All Act of 2016
In Plain English
The Safety for All Act requires background checks for ammunition purchases and bans high-capacity magazines in California. The city council wants to formally endorse this statewide ballot measure. If approved, Richmond joins other cities supporting stricter gun safety laws.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 24-16
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously endorsed the Safety for All Act, a 2016 California ballot measure that would require background checks for ammunition purchases and ban high-capacity magazines. The resolution joins Richmond with other cities formally supporting the statewide gun safety initiative. This is a symbolic measure that expresses the city's position but doesn't change any local laws or cost taxpayers money. All seven council members voted in favor of the endorsement.
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