Rep. Hall, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Federal law already prohibits people convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms. Senate
Bills 471, 528 and House Bill 4945 extend beyond the federal standards, which is why I cosponsored House
Bills 5152 and 5153. Michigan should codify the federal law to ensure consistency, which is why I cannot
support SBs 471, 528 and HB 4945 as they currently stand.”
House Bill No. 4129, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 931b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: