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Proposed Kansas Firearm Legislation SCR1618

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.

Description: Proposing a constitutional amendment to amend section 4 of the Kansas bill of rights to recognize the right to bear arms as a fundamental right that includes the possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that any restrictions on such right are subject to the strict scrutiny standard.

Session: 2023-2024 Regular Session

Last Action: Senate Died in Committee

Last Action Date: April 30, 2024

Sponsors

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23 sponsors: J.R. Claeys (R); Larry Alley (R); Molly Baumgardner (R); Richard Billinger (R); Chase Blasi (R);Elaine Bowers (R); Renee Erickson (R); Michael Fagg (R); Beverly Gossage (R); Dan Kerschen (R); Rick Kloos (R); Jeff Longbine (R); Ty Masterson (R); Robert Olson (R); Virgil Peck (R); Mike Petersen (R); Dennis Pyle (R); Ronald Ryckman (R); Tim Shallenburger (R); Mark Steffen (R); Alicia Straub (R); Mike Thompson (R); Richard Wilborn (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 58% (23 of 40)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 30, 2024 Senate Died in Committee
Senate Feb 14, 2024 Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Feb 13, 2024 Senate Introduced
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 13, 2024 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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