The ballot measure would make all gun thefts a felony. The initiative would also address an issue caused by the previous adoption of Proposition 47, which made thefts of guns worth less than $1,000 a misdemeanor. The broad measure would require background checks for purchasers of ammunition ban possession of ammunition magazine clips holding more than 10 rounds provide a process for felons and other disqualified persons to relinquish firearms and require owners to report when their guns are lost or stolen. We’re hopeful and confident that the voters of California will overwhelmingly support the initiative.” Newsom said most of the proposals in the initiative “have one thing in common, that over the past number of years they have suffered the fate of either being watered down or rejected by the Legislature. If at least 365,880 signatures are found to be valid, the measure will qualify for the ballot. Newsom’s campaign plans to begin delivering signatures tomorrow to county clerks for verification. “Over 600,000 registered voters want to take some bold action on gun safety.”

This is going to be on the November ballot,” Newsom said Thursday. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he has collected 600,000 signatures of California voters to qualify a gun control initiative for the November ballot. It’s up to the commission to decide what happens next - whether to issue fines for missed reports is decided on a case-by-case basis.Ĭiting the failure of the state Legislature to act, Lt. “We had trouble keeping up with it with our largely volunteer staff,” Picus said.Īccording to the Commission, both campaigns were notified March 22 of the filing deadline and were sent a notification on April 22 that their reports were not received. He said it would be filed Friday evening. Picus, a San Francisco teacher challenging House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, said his campaign received a lot of donations right before the filing deadline and had trouble completing the report. Barbara Boxer, did not return calls and emails to his campaign Friday. Wyman, a Tehachapi businessman who along with 23 others is running to replace Sen. The financial reports detailed campaign contributions and spending within the first three months of 2016. FEC cited #CAsen Republican Phil Wyman & #CA12 Independent Preston Picus today for not filing their quarterly finance report April 15.- Sarah D.

Barona casino poker