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Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation HB4147

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating to firearm transfer criminal background checks.

Description: Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm. Prohibits transfer of firearm by dealer or private party for 10 business days if Department of State Police is unable to determine whether recipient is qualified to receive firearm. Requires Department of State Police to notify appropriate] United States Attorney for District of Oregon and all state and local law enforcement agency] agencies with jurisdiction when, during criminal background check performed prior to transfer of firearm, department determines that recipient is prohibited from possessing firearm. Requires department to notify attempted unlawful purchaser's probation officer or court that issued protective order, if applicable. Requires department to make notification within 24 hours unless investigation would be compromised. Requires law enforcement agency or prosecuting attorney's office receiving notification to report to department on action taken after notification and outcome of action. Requires department to publish written report detailing attempted unlawful purchases, including information on investigations and criminal prosecutions. Specifies that "firearm" does not include certain tools and devices for purposes of private transfer criminal background checks.

Session: 2016 Legislative Measures

Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.

Last Action Date: March 3, 2016

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'.

12 sponsors: Jennifer Williamson; Philip Barnhart; Shemia Fagan; Chris Gorsek; Val Hoyle; Alissa Keny-Guyer; Ann Lininger; John Lively; Carla Piluso; Barbara Warner; Kathleen Taylor; Jessica Pederson;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 20% (12 of 60)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 3, 2016 In committee upon adjournment.
Senate Feb 22, 2016 Referred to Rules.
Senate Feb 22, 2016 First reading. Referred to President's desk.
House Feb 22, 2016 Third reading. Carried by Barker, Frederick. Passed.Ayes, 31; Nays, 28--Barreto, Bentz, Boone, Buehler, Davis, Esquivel, Gilliam, Hack, Hayden, Heard, Huffman, Johnson, Kennemer, Krieger, McKeown, McLane, Nearman, Olson, Parrish, Post, Smith, Sprenger, Stark, Weidner, Whisnant, Whitsett, Wilson, Witt; Excused, 1--Clem.
House Feb 19, 2016 Rules suspended. Carried over to February 22, 2016 Calendar.
House Feb 18, 2016 Rules suspended. Carried over to February 19, 2016 Calendar.
House Feb 17, 2016 Second reading.
House Feb 16, 2016 Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
House Feb 11, 2016 Work Session held.
House Feb 4, 2016 Public Hearing held.
House Feb 1, 2016 Referred to Judiciary.
House Feb 1, 2016 First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
House Jan 27, 2016 Presession Released to the Public.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Engrossed not available state link bill text
Amended not available state link bill text
Introduced not available 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

House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

House Third Reading

Link: link to state bill page

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