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Proposed Kentucky Firearm Legislation HB120

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms.

Description: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; and that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories are violative of presidential powers and citizens' rights under the federal constitution.

Session: 2017 Regular Session

Last Action: floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) filed

Last Action Date: February 27, 2017

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'.

21 sponsors: Diane St Onge (R); Brian Linder (R); Regina Bunch (R); John Carney (R); Tim Couch (R); Joseph Fischer (R); David Hale (R); Mark Hart (R); Kenny Imes (R); Kim King (R); Stan Lee (R); Donna Mayfield (R); Michael Meredith (R); Suzanne Miles (R); Wesley Morgan (R); Phillip Pratt (R); William Reed (R); Bart Rowland (R); Sal Santoro (R); John Sims (D); Addia Wuchner (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 21% (21 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 27, 2017 floor amendments (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) filed
House Jan 6, 2017 to Judiciary (H)
House Jan 3, 2017 introduced in House
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
House Floor Amendment Amend KRS 186.490 to require that handguns be provided to any person acquiring a commercial driver's license or an operator's license. not available State Link amendment text No
House Floor Amendment Create a new section of KRS Chapter 335B to require that a handgun be provided to each person who is granted a professional license from the state. Nov 30, -0001 State Link amendment text No
House Floor Amendment Amend KRS 382.110 to require county clerks to provide handguns to each signatory to a recorded mortgage or deed. Nov 30, -0001 State Link amendment text No
House Floor Amendment Amend KRS 402.100 to require that county clerks provide handguns to each party named on any application for a marriage license. Nov 30, -0001 State Link amendment text No
House Floor Amendment Amend KRS 199.570 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide a handgun to each adoptive parent and the adopted child when a new birth certificate is issued. Nov 30, -0001 State Link amendment text No
House Floor Amendment Amend KRS 213.046 to require that a handgun be provided to each parent and child upon the registry and certification of a live birth. Nov 30, -0001 State Link amendment text No
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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