Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB3196
Legislation Overview
Title: Relating To Firearms.
Subject: Firearms: Assault Pistols: Assault Weapon Attachments: .50 Caliber Rifles: Magazine Capacity: Prohibition
Description: Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
Session: 2024 Regular Session
Last Action: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16
Last Action Date: March 7, 2024
Sponsors
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6 sponsors: Glenn Wakai (D); Stanley Chang (D); Jarrett Keohokalole (D); Michelle Kidani (D); Maile Shimabukuro (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 24% (6 of 25)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| House | Mar 7, 2024 | Pass First Reading |
| House | Mar 7, 2024 | Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16 |
| House | Mar 5, 2024 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 301) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Senate | Mar 5, 2024 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 17; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura. Noes, 8 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, Fevella, Gabbard, Inouye, Kim, McKelvey, Richards). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Senate | Mar 1, 2024 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2997) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Senate | Mar 1, 2024 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-05-24. |
| Senate | Feb 27, 2024 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Senate | Feb 23, 2024 | The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-27-24 9:33AM; Conference Room 016. |
| Senate | Feb 16, 2024 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-23-24 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Feb 16, 2024 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 16, 2024 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2638) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 14, 2024 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Awa. |
| Senate | Feb 9, 2024 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-24 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Jan 29, 2024 | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| Senate | Jan 24, 2024 | Passed First Reading. |
| Senate | Jan 24, 2024 | Introduced. |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Amended | Mar 2, 2024 | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | Jan 23, 2024 | 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, Unamended | 02/14/2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
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| Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments | 02/27/2024 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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Link: link to state bill page
