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Bills to allow transferrable development nghts and impact fees were killed, a move that will place continuing pressure on local governments already staggering under the weight of burgeoning residential development.
One measure that did pass was an expansion of the waiting period for gun purchases to include all handguns, as well as so-called assault weapons. We think this measure is a good idea. Three days is not too long to ask someone to wait to buy a gun — especially if the delay will help to keep such weapons out of the hands of criminals and mentally unstable individuals. It’s a measure that could save lives.
Another measure that could have perhaps saved lives, but won’t, was a bill to allow police to ticket motorists for not wearing seat belts. Presently, a motorist must be stopped for some other violation before they can be cited for a safety belt violation. Seat belt use saves lives, and we’re sorry that police won’t get that added clout.
One final measure that will be back for further consideration is an amendment to allow a recess before final consideration of the proposed budget. This is an excellent idea, and one whose time is overdue. There is no way that legislators can give a complex budget document the attention it deserves along with the crush of other legislative matters. A recess would solve that problem.
All in all, it wras a legislative session more remarkable for what was lost rather than for what was enacted into law. Apparently, it was also one that the legislators are glad to have behind them.
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