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House Bill 4035

Enacted House Bill

Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess firearm in locked trunk, glove compartment, center console or other container in officer's personal vehicle when vehicle is parked in department parking lot, department has not provided secure storage for firearms owned by officers and officer is present at department in official capacity.

Introduced: February 03, 2014 Updated: April 08, 2014
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Barker
Regular Sponsor(s) Representative Thatcher , (Presession filed.)
Status Enacted
Session 2014 Regular Session
History

2-3 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

2-3 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

2-3 (H)

Public Hearing held.

2-12 (H)

Work Session held.

2-14 (H)

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

2-14 (H)

Second reading.

2-17 (H)

Third reading. Carried by Barker. Passed. Ayes, 53; Nays, 4--Barnhart, Berger, Greenlick, Olson; Excused, 2--Hicks, Tomei; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Kennemer.

2-17 (H)

Vote explanation(s) filed by Barnhart.

2-18 (S)

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

2-18 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

2-19 (S)

Public Hearing held.

2-25 (S)

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

2-26 (S)

Second reading.

2-27 (S)

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

2-27 (S)

Olsen, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote aye.

2-28 (H)

House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 58; Nays, 1--Tomei; Excused, 1--Smith.

3-4 (H)

Speaker signed.

3-4 (S)

President signed.

4-1 (H)

Governor signed.

4-8 (H)

Chapter 88, (2014 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2014.

Overview

  • Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess firearm in locked trunk, glove compartment, center console or other container in officer’s personal vehicle when vehicle is parked in department parking lot, department has not provided secure storage for firearms owned by officers and officer is present at department in official capacity.

Key provisions

  • Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess firearm in locked trunk, glove compartment, center console or other container in officer’s personal vehicle when vehicle is parked in department parking lot, department has not provided secure storage for firearms owned by officers and officer is present at department in official capacity.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Declares emergency, effective on passage. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2014 Regular Session
  • Permits pawnbroker to charge pledgor $1 fee to renew placement of firearm with pawnbroker.

  • Modifies requirements for concealed handgun license applicants.

  • Requires person to request criminal background check before transferring firearm to any other person.