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Passed Washington Firearm Legislation SB5956

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Session: 2013-2014 Regular Session

Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014.

Last Action Date: April 2, 2014

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Brian Hatfield; Tim Sheldon; John Braun

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (3 of 49)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Dec 4, 2014 Prefiled for introduction.
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Effective date 6/12/2014.
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Governor signed.
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Chapter 201, 2014 Laws.
Senate Mar 12, 2014 Delivered to Governor.
House Mar 11, 2014 Speaker signed.
Senate Mar 8, 2014 President signed.
House Mar 7, 2014 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
House Mar 7, 2014 Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.
House Mar 6, 2014 Committee relieved of further consideration.
House Mar 6, 2014 Placed on second reading.
House Feb 20, 2014 First reading, referred to Judiciary
Senate Feb 18, 2014 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Senate Feb 18, 2014 Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Senate Feb 14, 2014 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Senate Feb 4, 2014 LAW - Majority; do pass.
Senate Feb 4, 2014 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Senate Jan 13, 2014 First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Chaptered not available state link bill text
Enrolled not available state link bill text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

Senate vote on 3rd Reading & Final Passage

House vote on Final Passage

Link: link to state bill page

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