Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB2519
Legislation Overview
Title: Relating To Firearms.
Subject: Firearms: Large-Capacity Magazines: Prohibition
Description: Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible, except for magazines that was legally possessed prior to this Act. Prohibits the sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition, except by means of inheritance, of such large-capacity magazines. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. (SD2)
Session: 2020 Regular Session
Last Action: This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325.
Last Action Date: March 16, 2020
Sponsors
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14 sponsors: Clarence Nishihara (D); Rosalyn Baker (D); Stanley Chang (D); Donovan Cruz (D); Gil Keith-agaran (D); Michelle Kidani (D); Karl Rhoads (D); Les Ihara (D); Kaiali'i Kahele (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D); Maile Shimabukuro (D); Brian Taniguchi (D); Laura Thielen (D); Glenn Wakai (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 56% (14 of 25)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| House | Mar 16, 2020 | This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
| House | Mar 16, 2020 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PVM/JUD on Wednesday, 03-18-20 2:00PM in House conference room 325. |
| House | Mar 9, 2020 | Referred to PVM/JUD, referral sheet 36 |
| House | Mar 5, 2020 | Pass First Reading |
| Senate | Mar 3, 2020 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Riviere). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| House | Mar 3, 2020 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 269) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Senate | Feb 28, 2020 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-03-20. |
| Senate | Feb 28, 2020 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3282) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Senate | Feb 27, 2020 | 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) K. Rhoads, J.Keohokalole, Gabbard, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Senate | Feb 21, 2020 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-20 10:15AM in conference room 016. |
| Senate | Feb 12, 2020 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 12, 2020 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2543) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 7, 2020 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Nishihara, Baker; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Harimoto. |
| Senate | Feb 6, 2020 | The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-07-20 12:30PM in conference room 229. |
| Senate | Feb 3, 2020 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-20 1:15PM in conference room 229. |
| Senate | Jan 23, 2020 | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| Senate | Jan 21, 2020 | Passed First Reading. |
| Senate | Jan 17, 2020 | Introduced. |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Amended | Feb 29, 2020 | state link | bill text |
| Amended | Feb 11, 2020 | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | Jan 18, 2020 | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
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Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
| Description | Vote Date | Yea Votes | Nay Votes | No Votes | Absent | Passed |
| Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments | 02/7/2020 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes |
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| Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments | 02/27/2020 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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Link: link to state bill page
