TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate agreed to advance a bill that would increase school safety and restrict gun purchases during a rare weekend session that often turned into a debate on gun control and arming teachers in the aftermath of last month’s Parkland school shootings. The Senate spent nearly eight hours on Saturday debating dozens of amendments to the 100-page bill before finally approving the legislation for a final vote on Monday. The Senate began the session at 10 a.m. and was originally supposed to wrap up discussion by 1 p.m. It was clear that senators were divided on the bill, and not just on party lines. And while some oppose the bill, others believe it’s at least a first step toward gun safety.

Source: National Post March 04, 2018 02:15 UTC