--This is the short version of pending Washington State gun legislation - good and bad-
I have contacted the powers at be on each issue plus many more not listed here...please do the same.
Rattle cages, keep the momentum and pressure on. Perseverance and determination is omnipotent
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HB 1371Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013 and establishing penalties.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:33 AM
Sponsors:Representatives Taylor, Overstreet, Shea, Short, Pike, Scott, Schmick, Crouse, Condotta, Kristiansen, Kretz
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 24 First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1371&year=2013-during the continuance of any proclaimed state of emergency, no person who is not otherwise prohibited by law shall be prohibited or restricted by either the governor or any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state from the otherwise lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition.
"Firearms accessories" means items that are used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm but are not essential to the basic function of a firearm including, but not limited to, telescopic or laser sights, magazines, flash or sound suppressors, folding or aftermarket stocks and grips, speedloaders, ammunition carriers, and lights for target illumination.
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HB 1588 Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.History of the Bill as of Monday, February 25, 2013 8:09 PM
Sponsors:Representatives Pedersen, Hope, Jinkins, Hansen, Freeman, Kagi, Walsh, Carlyle, Hunter, Clibborn, Ormsby, Cody, Green, Stanford, Orwall, Maxwell, Liias, Pettigrew, Tharinger, Springer, Hudgins, Wylie, Moeller, Fitzgibbon, Ryu, Roberts, Goodman, Riccelli, Farrell, Fey, Appleton, Pollet, Habib, Bergquist, Moscoso, Hunt, Santos, Reykdal
Companion Bill:
SB 5625 2013 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 31 First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 13 Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 22 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
PSHB 1588 (H-1417.1)
Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers By Rep. Pedersen
Summary of PSHB 1588
An unlicensed person is prohibited from selling a firearm to another unlicensed person unless:
The purchaser has undergone a background check and the background check indicates the person is eligible to possess a firearm under state and federal law; or
The purchaser produces a valid Washington concealed pistol license (CPL).
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1588&year=2013SB 5625 Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 21, 2013 10:04 PM
SB 5625 is dead as a doornail, bottled up in Senate Law & Justice Committee.
After tomorrow, that diagnosis will be final. It has no chance to become law.
Thanks for writing, I appreciate hearing from you.
Pam Roach
State Senator Companion Bill:
HB 1588 2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 6 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5625&year=2013AN ACT Relating to requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers; amending RCW 9.41.080; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
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HB 1703Promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:40 AM
Sponsors:Representatives Jinkins, Farrell, Morris, Cody, Kagi, Wylie, Roberts, Pollet, Ryu, Bergquist, Fey, Hunt, Tarleton, Fitzgibbon, Appleton, Moscoso, Santos
Feb 6 First reading, referred to Judiciary
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1703&year=2013*$25 ‘FEE’ per firearm sold retail *$15 ‘FEE’ per firearm sold retail with a lock or safe *1 cent a round ‘FEE’ for ammo
*(rounds of ammunition sold)= "Ammunition" means cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm
*reconciliation of the number of firearms and rounds of ammunition sold
AN ACT Relating to promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW; creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date.
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HB 1612 Still a live Bill SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1612 (H-1749.1)
Concerning information on firearm offenders.
History of the Bill as of Monday, February 25, 2013 8:54 PM
Sponsors:Representatives Hope, Pedersen, Hayes, Buys, Dahlquist, Hargrove, O'Ban, Holy, Goodman, Fagan, Smith, Magendanz, Orcutt, Klippert, Kretz, Warnick, Roberts, Moscoso, Ryu, Bergquist
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 1 First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 13 Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 21 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 22 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1612&year=2013AN ACT Relating to firearm offenders; amending RCW 42.56.240; reenacting and amending RCW 9.41.010; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and prescribing penalties. (adult or juvenile convicted of a firearm offense required to register-within 48 hours, NLT 20 days after each 12 mo. From date of first registry Anniversary for 4 years)
(9) "Firearm offense" means:
(a) Any felony offense that is a violation of chapter 9.41 RCW; (FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS)
(b) A violation of RCW 9A.36.045; (Drive-by shooting)
(c) A violation of RCW 9A.56.300; (Theft of a firearm)
(d) A violation of RCW 9A.56.310; (Possessing a stolen firearm)
(e) Any felony offense if the offender was armed with a firearm in the commission of the offense;
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HB 1184Protecting sport shooting ranges.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:43 AM
Sponsors: Representatives Takko, Hurst, Klippert, Blake, Springer, Tharinger, Short, Walsh, Hayes, Orcutt, Fagan, Jinkins, Van De Wege
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 18 First reading, referred to Judiciary.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1184&year=2013AN ACT Relating to protecting sport shooting ranges; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.
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HB 1561Concerning short-barreled rifles.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:44 AM
Sponsors: Representatives Blake, Hurst, Schmick, Takko, Hope, Kretz, Kirby, Kristiansen, Overstreet, Tharinger, Nealey, Van De Wege, Wilcox, Klippert, Chandler, Buys, Warnick, Orcutt, MacEwen, Liias, Goodman, Haigh, Moscoso, Moeller, Taylor, Roberts, Short, Shea, Condotta, Sawyer, Fagan, Sells
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Jan 30 First reading, referred to Judiciary.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1561&year=2013AN ACT Relating to short-barreled rifles; amending RCW 9.41.190; and prescribing penalties.
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HB 1788Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.
History of the Bill as of Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:46 AM
Sponsors: Representatives Pike, Blake, Scott, Overstreet, Taylor, Takko, Shea, Condotta, Klippert, Orcutt, Vick
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 8 First reading, referred to Judiciary
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1788&year=2013AN ACT Relating to allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions; amending RCW 9.41.280; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.195 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.1016 RCW; creating new sections; and declaring an emergency.
*board of directors may adopt a policy authorizing employees to possess firearms on school grounds. Procedure for implementing, must have training, number of employees, standards for possession/storage- persons not allowed and caught with any weapon (Long list) lose CPL for 3 years- students expelled-12 or older go straight to juvy for up to 72 hours. Mental health exam within 24 hours.
*Not included are those involved in a convention, showing, demonstration, lecture, or firearms safety course authorized by school authorities.
*participating in a firearms or air gun competition
*person in possession of a pistol with CPL while picking up or dropping off a student
*18yr or older in lawful possession of an unloaded firearm, secured in a vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school
*"GUN-FREE ZONE" signs shall be posted around school
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HB 1676Encouraging safe storage of firearms.
History of the Bill as of Friday, February 15, 2013 9:23 AM
Sponsors:Representatives Kagi, Jinkins, Cody, Pedersen, Roberts, Freeman, Fitzgibbon, Hunt, Orwall, Appleton, Maxwell, Ryu, Pollet, Santos
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 5 First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 13 Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1676&year=2013AN ACT Relating to safe storage of firearms; amending RCW 9A.36.050; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
"IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE AN UNSECURED, LOADED FIREARM WHERE A CHILD CAN AND DOES OBTAIN POSSESSION."
(1) A person is guilty of reckless endangerment when he or she recklessly engages in conduct not amounting to drive-by shooting but that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another person.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child obtains possession of the loaded firearm.
(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply if:
(a) The firearm is secured in a locked box, gun safe, other secure locked storage space, or secured with a lock or any device that prevents the firearm from discharging;
(b) The child's access to the firearm is supervised by an adult;
(c) The child's access to the firearm was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry; or
(d) The child's access to the firearm was in accordance with RCW 9.41.042.
(4) If a death or serious injury occurs as a result of an alleged violation of subsection (2) of this section, the prosecuting attorney may decline to prosecute, even though technically sufficient evidence to prosecute exists, in situations where prosecution would serve no public purpose, would defeat the purpose of the law in question, or would result in decreased respect for the law.
(5) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Child" means a person under the age of sixteen years; and (b) The definitions in RCW 9.41.010 apply throughout this section.
(6) Nothing in this section mandates how or where a firearm must be stored.
(7) Reckless endangermentis a gross misdemeanor.
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SB 5737 Banning the sale of assault weaponsHistory of the Bill as of Friday, February 15, 2013 9:44 AM
Sponsors:Senators Murray, Kohl-Welles, Kline
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 13 First reading, referred to Law & Justice
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5737&year=2013AN ACT Relating to banning the sale of assault weapons; reenacting and amending RCW 9.41.010 and 9.94A.515; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.
(20) "Assault weapon" means:
(a) Any semiautomatic pistol or semiautomatic or pump-action rifle or shotgun that is capable of accepting a detachable magazine, with a capacity to accept more then ten rounds of ammunition and that also possesses any of the following:
(i) If the firearm is a rifle or shotgun, a pistol grip located rear of the trigger;
(ii) If the firearm is a rifle or shotgun, a stock in any configuration, including but not limited to a thumbhole stock, a folding stock or a telescoping stock, that allows the bearer of the firearm to grasp the firearm with the trigger hand such that the web of the trigger hand, between the thumb and forefinger, can be placed below the top of the external portion of the trigger during firing;
(iii) If the firearm is a pistol, a shoulder stock of any type or configuration, including but not limited to a folding stock or a telescoping stock;
(iv) A barrel shroud;
(v) A muzzle brake or muzzle compensator;
(vi) Any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the hand that is not the trigger hand;
(b) Any pistol that is capable of accepting a detachable magazine at any location outside of the pistol grip;
(c) Any semiautomatic pistol, any semiautomatic, center-fire rifle, or any shotgun with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition;
(d) Any firearm with a threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppression or noise suppression device;
(e) Any shotgun capable of accepting a detachable magazine;
(f) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder;
(g) Any conversion kit or other combination of parts from which an assault weapon can be assembled if the parts are in the possession or under the control of any person.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows:
(1) No person in this state shall manufacture, possess, purchase, sell, or otherwise transfer any assault weapon, or any assault weapon conversion kit, except as authorized by subsection (3) of this section. Any assault weapon or assault weapon conversion kit the manufacture, possession, purchase, sale, or other transfer of which is prohibited under this section is a public nuisance.
(2) No person in this state shall possess or have under his or her control at one time both of the following:
(a) A semiautomatic or pump-action rifle, semiautomatic pistol, or shotgun capable of accepting a detachable magazine; and
(b) Any magazine capable of use with that firearm that contains more than ten rounds of ammunition.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any of the following:
(a) The possession of an unloaded assault weapon for the purpose of permanently relinquishing it to a law enforcement agency in this state. Any assault weapon relinquished pursuant to this subsection shall be destroyed;
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SB 5739Promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities.
History of the Bill as of Friday, February 15, 2013 6:14 PM
Sponsors: Senators Murray, Kohl-Welles, Kline
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 13 First reading, referred to Law & Justice
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5739&year=2013AN ACT Relating to promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities; and amending RCW 9.41.300.
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SB 5635Granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors.
History of the Bill as of Friday, February 15, 2013 6:41 PM
Sponsors: Senators Darneille, Kline, Harper, Keiser, Kohl-Welles, Murray, Chase, Frockt
2013 REGULAR SESSION
Feb 6 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5635&year=2013AN ACT Relating to granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors; and amending RCW 9.41.047.
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SB 5485Concerning unauthorized access to firearms. (as of Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:53 AM)
Jan 31 First reading, referred to Law & Justice
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=5485&year=2013 -responsibility to prevent the unauthorized access to loaded firearms by children.
"Child" means any person under the age of fourteen.
