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Senate Bill 979

Dead Senate Bill

Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.

Introduced: March 04, 2019 Updated: June 30, 2019
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.
Regular Sponsor(s) Judiciary
Status Dead
Session 2019 Regular Session
History

3-4 (S)

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

3-6 (S)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-30 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.

Key provisions

  • Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.
  • Sunsets January 2, 2021.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.

Effective date / timeline

  • Directs Department of State Police to conduct study on prosecution of crime of unlawfully purchasing a firearm and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.

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.