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House Bill 3116

Dead House Bill

Prohibits person acting in official capacity during state of emergency from seizing firearm with intent to interfere with lawful possession of firearm.

Introduced: March 07, 2007 Updated: June 28, 2007
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Thatcher
Regular Sponsor(s) Representative Barker , Representative Bruun , Representative Butler , Representative Cameron , Representative Dallum , Representative Flores , Representative Girod , Representative Jenson , Representative Krummel , Representative Maurer , Representative Morgan , Representative Nelson , Representative Richardson , Representative Schaufler , Representative Whisnant , Representative Witt , Senator Boquist
Status Dead
Session 2007 Regular Session
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History

3-7 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

3-14 (H)

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

6-28 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Prohibits person acting in official capacity during state of emergency from seizing firearm with intent to interfere with lawful possession of firearm.

Key provisions

  • Prohibits person acting in official capacity during state of emergency from seizing firearm with intent to interfere with lawful possession of firearm.
  • Prohibits state or local official from authorizing seizure with intent to interfere with lawful possession of firearms during state of emergency.
  • Does not apply to seizure by person acting in official capacity during state of emergency if law enforcement officer could seize firearm under same circumstances during nonemergency period.
  • Punishes violation by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Punishes violation by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Punishes violation by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Does not apply to seizure by person acting in official capacity during state of emergency if law enforcement officer could seize firearm under same circumstances during nonemergency period.
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