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House Bill 2857

Dead House Bill

Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Introduced: March 02, 2009 Updated: June 29, 2009
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Regular Sponsor(s) Judiciary
Status Dead
Session 2009 Regular Session
History

3-2 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

3-3 (H)

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

3-19 (H)

Public Hearing held.

4-10 (H)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

4-10 (H)

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

4-13 (H)

Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.

5-7 (H)

Public Hearing held.

6-29 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Key provisions

  • Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions of unlawful possession of firearms.
  • Punishes by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.] Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Increases punishment for second and subsequent convictions of unlawful possession of firearms.
  • Punishes by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.] Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Effective date / timeline

  • Punishes by maximum of five years’ imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.] Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to classify crime of felon in possession of firearm in certain circumstances as specific category crimes of sentencing guidelines grid.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
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.