All of the items on the Senate Tax Consent Calendar (attached) passed 8-0, proving that certain things can happen quickly. Most are not bills we are following, but it’s a good model for other committees. <div dir="auto">On the other hand, many measures can go so slowly that they die on the vine. </div><div dir="auto">Keep your eyes out for HB586, a dummy bill Reena has submitted to SJC that calls for banning assault weapons. It is probably similar to SB279 -Go Safe. </div><div dir="auto">There are rallies for gun safety on Friday and Saturday at 9 . </div><div dir="auto"><br></div>