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Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB1230

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Firearms.

Subject: Firearms: Permits: Licenses: Enforcement

Description: Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the department of the attorney general on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (CD1)

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Act 052, 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).

Last Action Date: June 2, 2023

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

6 sponsors: Glenn Wakai (D); Stanley Chang (D); Karl Rhoads (D); Maile Shimabukuro (D); Jarrett Keohokalole (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 24% (6 of 25)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 2, 2023 Act 052, on 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).
Senate Jun 2, 2023 Act 052, 06/02/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152).
Senate May 4, 2023 Enrolled to Governor.
Senate May 4, 2023 Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 900).
House May 2, 2023 Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Kila, Kong, Matsumoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (9) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
House May 2, 2023 Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 993).
Senate May 2, 2023 Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella, Gabbard). Excused, 0 (none).
Senate Apr 28, 2023 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Rhoads, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
House Apr 28, 2023 Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 05-02-23.
House Apr 28, 2023 Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 128) as amended in (CD 1).
Senate Apr 28, 2023 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-02-23.
Senate Apr 28, 2023 Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 128).
House Apr 28, 2023 The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Yamashita, Kitagawa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Senate Apr 27, 2023 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 3:45PM; Conference Room 016.
Senate Apr 26, 2023 Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 016.
Senate Apr 25, 2023 Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-26-23 4:45PM; Conference Room 016.
Senate Apr 24, 2023 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 840).
House Apr 24, 2023 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 976).
Senate Apr 24, 2023 Senate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Elefante.
House Apr 21, 2023 House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas, Yamashita Co-Chairs; Kitagawa, Takayama.
Senate Apr 13, 2023 Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 775).
Senate Apr 13, 2023 Senate disagrees with House amendments.
House Apr 13, 2023 Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 888).
House Apr 11, 2023 Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gates, Kila, Kong, Matsumoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (9) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
House Apr 6, 2023 Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2154), recommending passage on Third Reading.
House Apr 5, 2023 The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Kitagawa, Aiu, Chun, Cochran, Garrett, Kahaloa, Kobayashi, Morikawa, Poepoe, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Lamosao, Alcos, Ward; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Kila; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Nishimoto.
House Apr 3, 2023 Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 04-05-23 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
House Mar 24, 2023 Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1575) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
House Mar 24, 2023 Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kong, Matsumoto, Pierick, Souza, Ward voting no (8) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).
House Mar 21, 2023 The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Takayama, Ganaden, Holt, Hashimoto, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Mizuno; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Kong, Souza; and Excused: none.
House Mar 17, 2023 Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-21-23 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
House Mar 9, 2023 Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
House Mar 9, 2023 Pass First Reading
House Mar 7, 2023 Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 391) in amended form (SD 2).
Senate Mar 7, 2023 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella, Gabbard). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Senate Mar 3, 2023 48 Hrs. Notice 03-07-23.
Senate Mar 3, 2023 Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1082) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Senate Mar 1, 2023 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Gabbard ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
Senate Feb 24, 2023 The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-01-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Senate Feb 14, 2023 Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 257) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Senate Feb 14, 2023 Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Senate Feb 6, 2023 The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Senate Feb 3, 2023 The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Senate Jan 30, 2023 Referred to PSM, JDC.
Senate Jan 25, 2023 Passed First Reading.
Senate Jan 25, 2023 Introduced.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Amended Mar 4, 2023 state link bill text
Amended Feb 13, 2023 state link bill text
Introduced Jan 23, 2023 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
Description Vote Date Yea Votes Nay Votes No Votes Absent Passed
02/6/2023 4 1 0 0 Yes
  • Awa, Brenton (R) Nay
  • Elefante, Brandon (D) Yea
  • Fukunaga, Carol (D) Yea
  • McKelvey, Angus (D) Yea
  • Wakai, Glenn (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
03/1/2023 4 0 0 1 Yes
  • Awa, Brenton (R) Absent
  • Elefante, Brandon (D) Yea
  • Gabbard, Mike (D) Yea
  • Rhoads, Karl (D) Yea
  • San Buenaventura, Joy (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
04/28/2023 4 0 0 0 Yes
  • Kitagawa, Lisa (D) Yea
  • Takayama, Gregg (D) Yea
  • Tarnas, David (D) Yea
  • Yamashita, Kyle (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
04/28/2023 3 0 0 0 Yes
  • Elefante, Brandon (D) Yea
  • Rhoads, Karl (D) Yea
  • Wakai, Glenn (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name

Link: link to state bill page

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