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House Bill 2636

Enacted House Bill

Exempts employee of United States Department of Agriculture in course of lawful taking of wildlife from criminal laws related to possession and discharge of firearms.

Introduced: February 10, 2009 Updated: June 25, 2009
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Krieger
Regular Sponsor(s) Representative Bentz , Representative Cameron , Representative Esquivel , Representative Garrard , Representative Gilman , Representative Huffman , Representative Jenson , Representative Olson , Representative Thatcher , Representative Thompson , Representative Weidner , Representative Whisnant , Representative Wingard
Status Enacted
Session 2009 Regular Session
History

2-10 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

2-12 (H)

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Communities.

4-16 (H)

Public Hearing held.

5-4 (H)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

5-6 (H)

Second reading.

5-8 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Krieger. Passed. Ayes, 56; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Bentz, Berger, Beyer, Speaker Hunt.

5-11 (S)

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

5-12 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-1 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

6-1 (S)

Second reading.

6-2 (S)

Carried over to 06-03 by unanimous consent.

6-3 (S)

Third reading. Carried by Boquist. Passed. Ayes, 27; excused, 3--Atkinson, Carter, Walker.

6-17 (H)

Speaker signed.

6-18 (S)

President signed.

6-25 (H)

Governor signed.

5-7 (H)

Rules suspended. Carried over to May 8, 2009 Calendar.

6-25 (H)

Chapter 556, (2009 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2010.

Overview

  • Exempts employee of United States Department of Agriculture in course of lawful taking of wildlife from criminal laws related to possession and discharge of firearms.

Key provisions

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Exempts employee or agent of United States Department of Agriculture in course of lawful taking of wildlife from criminal laws related to possession and discharge of firearms.
Other bills from 2009 Regular Session
  • Provides persons licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.

  • Creates presumption that persons certified by Department of Public Safety Standards and Training are eligible for concealed handgun license.

  • Applies defense to crime of felon in possession of firearm to certain other crimes predicated on person's status as felon.

  • Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules that identify reciprocal licenses that allow holder of license to carry concealed handgun in another state.

  • Authorizes Department of Human Services to adopt rules addressing storage, transportation and use of firearms and ammunition in presence of children in foster care.