| JOHN S. RODGERS |
| 2nd Amendment Stance: STRONG PRO 2A |
District: Essex-Orleans Senate
(Vote for 2) |
| Contest: For State Senate (WIN) |
| Party: Democratic |
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2016: 2nd Amendment Stance, Legislative Action and Voting History:
Will NOT support Universal Background Check bill. |
2014: 2nd Amendment Stance, Legislative Action and Voting History:
Long standing pro 2A senator.
Sponsored S.124 (good)
Voted YEA on H.735 (bad) |
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Additional Comments: Sponsored a bill to establish State Sovereignty over firearms and prevent federal enforcement of federal law in Vermont.
John has been a very STRONG supporter of Article 16th for years, his vote for H.735 was apparently based on the actual fee portion. |
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Mailing Address:
PO BOX 217
GLOVER, VT 5839
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| Phone Number: (802) 525-4182 |
| Send Email to JOHN S. RODGERS: jrodgers@leg.state.vt.us |
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| Candidate Info Sources: |
But Sen. John Rodgers (D-Essex/Orleans) argued that the bill — and, even more so, an earlier incarnation that mandated universal background checks — "is an attack on our heritage and our culture." He said it was "driven from outside forces," referring to allegations that the gun-control group Gun Sense Vermont is financed by groups associated with former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"I, for one, was born here and brought up in the gun culture, and I think others who moved to Vermont because they liked the culture are welcome," Rodgers said. "Others, who have stated that they want to change our culture here, may want to seek another place that has a culture that they like."
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03/05/13--13:21: Being a proRKBA Democrat in Vermont: a conversation with Sen. John Rodgers (Essex/Orleans)
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Proposed S.124 (good)
State sovereignty; authority to regulate firearms possessed or manufactured in Vermont
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to exempt certain firearms and firearm accessories in Vermont from federal regulation and to establish a criminal fine for federal officials who enforce or attempt to enforce a federal law purporting to regulate certain firearms and firearm accessories in Vermont.
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(2015) Voted AGAINST S.141 Gun Control Bill (GOOD)
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