39 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Washington Firearm Legislation
39 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Washington carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception
Title: Modifying first degree unlawful possession of a firearm provisions.
Description: Modifying first degree unlawful possession of a firearm provisions.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.
Description: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013 and establishing penalties.
Description: Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013 and establishing penalties.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.
Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.
Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Last Action Date: January 28, 2014
Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Encouraging safe storage of firearms.
Description: Encouraging safe storage of firearms.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks.
Description: Promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.
Description: Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning criminal background checks and other requirements applicable to the purchase and transfer of firearms.
Description: Concerning criminal background checks and other requirements applicable to the purchase and transfer of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.
Description: Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.
Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014*.
Last Action Date: March 28, 2014
Title: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.
Description: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Providing exceptions for firearms on school property provisions.
Description: Providing exceptions for firearms on school property provisions.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Expanding economic development and creating jobs by increasing the availability of ammunition and firearm parts and accessories in Washington state.
Description: Expanding economic development and creating jobs by increasing the availability of ammunition and firearm parts and accessories in Washington state.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Ensuring protection of persons and property.
Description: Ensuring protection of persons and property.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Description: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Last Action: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Last Action Date: February 5, 2014
Title: Making state law consistent with federal law regarding short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles.
Description: Making state law consistent with federal law regarding short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 20, 2014
Title: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.
Description: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 20, 2014
Title: Concerning a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state.
Description: Concerning a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Finance
Last Action Date: January 20, 2014
Title: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency.
Description: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 21, 2014
Title: Ensuring the right of self-defense against attacks by aggressive, violent animals.
Description: Ensuring the right of self-defense against attacks by aggressive, violent animals.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 24, 2014
Title: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.
Description: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2014
Title: Concerning the transportation and storage of certain explosive devices.
Description: Concerning the transportation and storage of certain explosive devices.
Last Action: Effective date 7/28/2013.
Last Action Date: May 3, 2013
Title: Prohibiting possession of firearms for persons participating in mental health court.
Description: Prohibiting possession of firearms for persons participating in mental health court.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Establishing a process for voluntary temporary safekeeping of firearms with law enforcement agencies.
Description: Establishing a process for voluntary temporary safekeeping of firearms with law enforcement agencies.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning unauthorized access to firearms.
Description: Concerning unauthorized access to firearms.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors.
Description: Granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Regarding firearms safety education programs.
Description: Regarding firearms safety education programs.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning reckless endangerment resulting from unsafe storage of firearms.
Description: Concerning reckless endangerment resulting from unsafe storage of firearms.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Establishing a task force on improving public health and safety regarding firearms.
Description: Establishing a task force on improving public health and safety regarding firearms.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Banning the sale of assault weapons.
Description: Banning the sale of assault weapons.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities.
Description: Promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.
Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.
Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014.
Last Action Date: April 2, 2014
Title: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Description: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.
Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014.
Last Action Date: March 19, 2014
Title: Protecting sport shooting ranges.
Description: Protecting sport shooting ranges.
Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
Last Action Date: January 31, 2014
Title: Concerning the role of parties in cases related to certain notices and records.
Description: Concerning the role of parties in cases related to certain notices and records.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2014
Title: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.
Description: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: February 25, 2014
Title: Promoting the use of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in preschools, early learning programs, and schools.
Description: Promoting the use of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in preschools, early learning programs, and schools.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: March 3, 2014
