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House Bill 2792

Dead House Bill

Specifies when firearm located on motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile is not readily accessible under unlawful possession of firearm law.

Introduced: January 11, 2011 Updated: August 02, 2011
Quick info
Regular Sponsor(s) Representative Freeman , Representative Smith G. , (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2011 Regular Session
History

1-11 (H)

First reading. Referred to the desks of the Co-Speakers.

1-21 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

2-9 (H)

Public Hearing held.

3-15 (H)

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

3-17 (H)

Second reading.

3-21 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Krieger. Passed. Ayes, 40; Nays, 17--Barnhart, Beyer, Buckley, Cannon, Dembrow, Doherty, Frederick, Greenlick, Harker, Holvey, Hunt, Kotek, Nathanson, Nolan, Read, Smith J., Tomei; Excused, 3--Berger, Clem, Weidner.

3-22 (H)

Vote explanation(s) filed by Smith J.

3-23 (S)

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

3-25 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

4-28 (S)

Public Hearing held.

5-3 (S)

Public Hearing held.

5-4 (S)

Public Hearing held.

6-13 (S)

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

6-14 (S)

Second reading.

6-15 (S)

Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 29; nays, 1--George.

6-20 (H)

House refused to concur in Senate amendments.

6-20 (H)

Representatives Barker, Krieger appointed House conferees.

6-20 (S)

Senators Dingfelder, Prozanski, Whitsett appointed Senate conferees.

6-23 (S)

Conference Committee Report read in Senate.

6-28 (H)

House adopted Conference Committee Report. Ayes, 44; Nays, 13--Bentz, Berger, Beyer, Conger, Gelser, Huffman, Kotek, Smith J., Sprenger, Thatcher, Thompson, Weidner, Whisnant; Excused, 1--Clem; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Buckley, Richardson.

6-28 (H)

Repassed. Ayes, 45; Nays, 12--Bentz, Berger, Beyer, Conger, Gelser, Huffman, Kotek, Smith J., Sprenger, Thatcher, Thompson, Weidner; Excused, 1--Clem; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Buckley, Richardson.

6-28 (S)

Senate adopted Conference Committee Report and repassed bill. Ayes, 24; nays, 5--Bonamici, Burdick, Dingfelder, George, Morse; excused, 1--Atkinson.

7-5 (H)

Co-Speakers signed.

7-19 (S)

President signed.

8-2 (H)

Governor signed.

6-23 (H)

Conference Committee Recommendation: House concur in Senate amendments dated June 13, 2011 and bill be further amended and repassed.

6-27 (H)

Rules suspended. Carried over to June 28, 2011 Calendar.

8-2 (H)

Chapter 662, (2011 Laws): Effective date August 2, 2011.

Overview

  • Specifies when firearm located on motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile is not readily accessible under unlawful possession of firearm law.

Key provisions

  • Provides nonresidents who are authorized to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.] Specifies when firearm located on motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile is not readily accessible under unlawful possession of firearm law.
  • Modifies provision under which person barred from possessing or purchasing firearm may petition for relief.
  • Specifies that offense of operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow does not apply to person licensed to carry concealed handgun.
  • Requires Department of State Police to submit report on background checks related to firearms to interim legislative committee related to judiciary no later than December 31, 2011.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Provides nonresidents who are authorized to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.] Specifies when firearm located on motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile is not readily accessible under unlawful possession of firearm law.

Effective date / timeline

  • Modifies provision under which person barred from possessing or purchasing firearm may petition for relief.
  • Requires Department of State Police to submit report on background checks related to firearms to interim legislative committee related to judiciary no later than December 31, 2011.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Specifies that offense of operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow does not apply to person licensed to carry concealed handgun.
Other bills from 2011 Regular Session
  • Requires that certain court orders indicate that person subject to order is barred from possessing, receiving, shipping or transporting firearm or firearm ammunition.

  • Directs Department of State Police to adopt rules identifying states that allow holder of Oregon concealed handgun license to carry concealed handgun and have substantially similar eligibility requirements.

  • Requires Department of State Police to destroy records obtained during criminal records checks within 24 hours of approving certain transfers of firearms.

  • Exempts certain transferors of firearm from requesting criminal history record check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.

  • Authorizes public body to issue permits for operation of locations where paintball guns may be used.