Last-second gun-control bills pass Virginia Senate, head to Northam’s desk

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With the legislative session winding down, the Virginia General Assembly approved more gun-control initiatives Saturday that were part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s 2020 agenda.

After Democrats in the House and the Senate worked out minor differences, the chambers came to an agreement on bills to expand background checks (Senate Bill 70 and House Bill 2) and limit handgun purchases (Senate Bill 69 and House Bill 812).

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