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Senate Bill 603

Enacted Senate Bill

Defines "readily accessible" for purposes of prohibition on possessing readily accessible, concealed handgun within vehicle.

Introduced: February 23, 2009 Updated: June 24, 2009
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Boquist
Regular Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Status Enacted
Session 2009 Regular Session
History

2-23 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

2-26 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

4-23 (S)

Public Hearing held.

5-7 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

5-11 (S)

Second reading.

5-12 (S)

Third reading. Carried by Boquist. Passed. Ayes, 29; excused, 1--Whitsett.

5-13 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

5-15 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

5-22 (H)

Public Hearing held.

6-2 (H)

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

6-4 (H)

Second reading.

6-10 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Krieger. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Bailey, Galizio, Harker.

6-12 (S)

Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 28; absent, 1--Atkinson; excused, 1--Nelson.

6-17 (S)

President signed.

6-18 (H)

Speaker signed.

6-24 (S)

Governor signed.

6-24 (S)

Chapter 499, 2009 Laws.

6-8 (H)

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 9, 2009 Calendar.

6-9 (H)

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 10, 2009 Calendar.

6-24 (S)

Effective date, January 1, 2010.

Overview

  • Defines “readily accessible” for purposes of prohibition on possessing readily accessible, concealed handgun within vehicle.

Key provisions

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Defines “readily accessible” for purposes of prohibition on possessing readily accessible, concealed handgun within vehicle.
  • Allows person who is barred from purchasing firearm because of conviction of crime of felon in possession of firearm to petition for relief. Modifies who may petition for relief from bar against possession of firearms and bar against purchase of firearms.

Effective date / timeline

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

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.