California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bevy of bills into law, including one that will require ammunition sellers to collect and keep information from all buyers, including a thumbprint, signature and driver's license data.
Internet and mail-order sales will be eliminated, because sales must happen in person. Read the bill here.
With his signature, the governor has reversed his prior stance.
"Although I have previously vetoed legislation similar to this measure, local governments have demonstrated that requiring ammunition vendors to keep records on ammunition sales improves public safety,'' Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
The head of Gun Owners of California said the law, which takes effect in 2011, will treat gun owners "like registered sex offenders," the Los Angeles Times writes.
"We think it was a devastating mistake,'' said Sam Paredes, executive director of the group, which represents 30,000 gun owners. In a separate statement, the group elaborates.
Contrary to his signature of this bill, the governor vetoed a bill that would require more signatures when buying guns. He also vetoed a bill that would have outlawed gun shows at the Cow Palace.
Here are some other measures Schwarzenegger signed into law:
Out of state, pre-banned same-sex marriages will be recognized in California.
The Donda West Law, named after the mother of rap artist Kanye West, who died from complications after she underwent cosmetic surgery, prohibits elective cosmetic surgery unless the patient first is cleared by a physical examination.
The infamous celebrity photographers can now be penalized $50K for unauthorized pictures of celebs and their kids in family-related activities.
People running for office may not pay spouses for working on the candidates campaign.
Harvey Milk Day was introduced and recognized as an official holiday. This in honor of the gay rights activist who was killed.
Separately, Schwarzenegger called on lawmakers to overhaul the state's tax system, which he called "outdated and antiquated, and no longer works in our technology and information-based economy.
Internet and mail-order sales will be eliminated, because sales must happen in person. Read the bill here.
With his signature, the governor has reversed his prior stance.
"Although I have previously vetoed legislation similar to this measure, local governments have demonstrated that requiring ammunition vendors to keep records on ammunition sales improves public safety,'' Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
The head of Gun Owners of California said the law, which takes effect in 2011, will treat gun owners "like registered sex offenders," the Los Angeles Times writes.
"We think it was a devastating mistake,'' said Sam Paredes, executive director of the group, which represents 30,000 gun owners. In a separate statement, the group elaborates.
Contrary to his signature of this bill, the governor vetoed a bill that would require more signatures when buying guns. He also vetoed a bill that would have outlawed gun shows at the Cow Palace.
Here are some other measures Schwarzenegger signed into law:
Out of state, pre-banned same-sex marriages will be recognized in California.
The Donda West Law, named after the mother of rap artist Kanye West, who died from complications after she underwent cosmetic surgery, prohibits elective cosmetic surgery unless the patient first is cleared by a physical examination.
The infamous celebrity photographers can now be penalized $50K for unauthorized pictures of celebs and their kids in family-related activities.
People running for office may not pay spouses for working on the candidates campaign.
Harvey Milk Day was introduced and recognized as an official holiday. This in honor of the gay rights activist who was killed.
Separately, Schwarzenegger called on lawmakers to overhaul the state's tax system, which he called "outdated and antiquated, and no longer works in our technology and information-based economy.
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