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Senate Bill 342

Dead Senate Bill

Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property.

Introduced: January 14, 2019 Updated: June 30, 2019
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Baertschiger Jr
Regular Sponsor(s) (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2019 Regular Session
History

1-14 (S)

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

1-15 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-30 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property.

Key provisions

  • Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property.
  • Requires department to deposit proceeds of sale of firearm into Emergency Housing Account and directs Housing and Community Services Department to disburse moneys deposited for purposes of assisting persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Effective date / timeline

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2019 Regular Session
  • Defines "assault rifle." Prohibits transfer of handgun or assault rifle to person under 21 years of age.

  • Authorizes school district to allow firearm safety instruction on school property.

  • Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms.

  • Directs Department of State Police to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require demonstration of handgun competency to obtain license that is similar to requirement in Oregon.

  • Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance, renewal or duplication of concealed handgun license.