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Senate Bill 347

Dead Senate Bill

Modifies crime applicable to possession of firearm, or instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in or on school grounds.

Introduced: January 14, 2013 Updated: July 08, 2013
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Burdick , Representative Tomei
Regular Sponsor(s) Senator Dingfelder , Senator Hass , Representative Rosenbaum , Senator Steiner Hayward , Representative Doherty , Representative Frederick , Representative Gallegos , Representative Greenlick , Representative Williamson , (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2013 Regular Session
History

1-14 (S)

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

1-18 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

4-5 (S)

Public Hearing held.

5-7 (S)

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

5-7 (S)

Referred to Rules by order of the President.

7-8 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Modifies crime applicable to possession of firearm, or instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in or on school grounds.

Key provisions

  • Modifies crime applicable to possession of firearm, or instrument used as dangerous weapon, while in or on school grounds.
  • Requires] Authorizes entity controlling school grounds to adopt written policy before] restricting or prohibiting concealed handgun licensees may assert affirmative defense to crime] from possessing firearms on school grounds.
  • Specifies limitation on policy.
  • Provides that violation of policy restricting or prohibiting firearms by concealed handgun licensee is criminal trespass in the first degree, punishable by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Provides that violation of policy restricting or prohibiting firearms by concealed handgun licensee is criminal trespass in the first degree, punishable by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Requires] Authorizes entity controlling school grounds to adopt written policy before] restricting or prohibiting concealed handgun licensees may assert affirmative defense to crime] from possessing firearms on school grounds.
  • Provides that violation of policy restricting or prohibiting firearms by concealed handgun licensee is criminal trespass in the first degree, punishable by maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
  • Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Requires] Authorizes entity controlling school grounds to adopt written policy before] restricting or prohibiting concealed handgun licensees may assert affirmative defense to crime] from possessing firearms on school grounds.
Other bills from 2013 Regular Session
  • Authorizes county sheriff to waive residency requirement for concealed handgun license if applicant resides in another state.

  • Removes Department of State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

  • Provides nonresidents who are authorized to carry concealed handgun in another state with protections provided to persons with Oregon concealed handgun license.

  • Modifies circumstances under which public body may disclose concealed handgun license information.

  • Provides honorably retired law enforcement officers with protections provided to Oregon concealed handgun license holders.