SALEM, OR -- The full State Senate is expected to vote next week on the gun control bill that would expand background checks. Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) opposes the bill and believes it has been rushed through without adequate public input. "I've seen that happen when people have the opportunity to engage, but I diddn't feel like we had the opportunity on this bill. This bill is going to come up early next week and unfortunately it looks like it may have the votes to pass."

Senator Knopp says the bill that would require background checks on private gun sales in the state is scheduled to go before the Senate on Monday. He hopes that a couple Democrats can be convinced to vote against the measure.