GOAL Post 2017-4
\nLegislative Update from Olympia – 27 January 2017<\/p>\n
BEWARE HB 1384\/SB 5256
\nHB 1100 PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE
\nSEVERAL NEW GUN BILLS FILED
\nSEVERAL PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED<\/p>\n
GOAL POST BACK TO NORMAL DISTRIBUTION
\nWhile I was working the annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trades (SHOT) show in Las Vegas last week, then on my way to Jacksonville, FL, for the annual meeting of the Florida Sport Shooting Association, they slipped one in on us. HB 1384, by Rep. Roger Goodman D-45) and SB 5256, by Sen. Joe Fain (R-47) carry the innocuous-sounding title “Sexual Force Restraining Order.” The law – and the order – already exist. What this bill does is allow extension of a maximum two year restraining order to a LIFETIME ORDER. In effect, this becomes a lifetime ban on the possession of firearms for anyone subject to such an order. In no way do we condone sexual force or violence, but we also recognize that such orders are frequently based on “he said, she said” so-called “evidence” and are frequently used to punish a partner in a divorce or separation proceeding.
\nHB 1100, mandating mailing of a renewal notice for CPLs, passed out of House Judiciary and sits in House Rules awaiting a pull to the floor.
\nHB 1384 was heard in House Judiciary last week, and is slated for a vote out of committee this coming Thursday. No action is slated in the Senate at this time. I urge you to contact your Representatives to warn them of the severe impact of the bills and ask them to note “no” if they have the opportunity.
\nMore new gun bills filed. HB 1529 by Rep. Cindy Ryu (D-32) would limit law enforcement (and those citizens aiding law enforcement) use of force. HB 1725, by Rep. John Koster (R-44), exempts CPL holders from the background check requirements of I-594.HB 1739, by Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-27) allows certain exemptions to the firearms background check in certain cases, such as for pyrotechnic devices (flare guns), some loans, transfer within the family, etc.
\nSB 5441, by Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-48) would place a six-month freeze on firearm possession for anyone detained for temporarily a period of mental health evaluation, even if no cause was found for the detention. SB 5444, by Sen. David Frockt (D-46) is the Senate counterpart to HB 1387, mandating registration and licensing for “assault weapon:” and “large capacity magazine” possession. SB 5363, by Sen. Guy Palumbo (D-1) is the counterpart to HB 1122, mandating “safe” storage of firearms, under potential felony penalty. This is basically the same bill they have been trying to pass since 1997. Finally, SB 5506, by Sen. Han\\s Zeiger (R-25) would allow transfers of firearms at non-profit events such as Ducks Unlimited or Friends of NRA gatherings. SB 5552, by Sen. Jaime Pedersen (D-43), is the counterpart to HB 1731 that makes certain exemptions to I-594. SB 5553, By Sen. Jaime Pedersen (D-43) allows a suicidal person to waive his or her right to possess a firearm for a minimum period of seven days, The waiver is voluntary, as is lifting the waiver. .
\nA dozen or so public hearings are scheduled next week. See schedule below. Note multiple bills of interest may be heard at one hearing. There’s a schedule conflict in the Senate. See note below.
\nJust FYI., my temporary travels are over – at least until the NRA convention at the end of April, by which time the regular session will be over. Let’s not talk about special sessions… yet. GP 2017-5 should come out next Friday evening.<\/p>\n
BILL STATUS\/GOAL POSITION:<\/p>\n
HB 1000 Use of deadly force
\nDoglio (D-22) H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1004 Possession of firearms\/state of emergency
\nShea (R-4) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1015 Limiting restrictions on concealed carry
\nShea (R-4) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1100 CPL renewal notice
\nBlake (D-19) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1122 Safe storage of firearms
\nKagi (D-32) H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1134 Assault weapon ban
\nPeterson H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1181 Prohibiting handgun sales registry
\nBlake (D-19) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1190 Prohibiting handgun sales registry
\nTaylor (R-15) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1380 Repeals I-594
\nShea (R-4) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1381 Universal recognition of all state CPLs
\nBlake (D-19) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1384 Sexual force protection order
\nGoodman (D-45) H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1387 Assault weapons background check
\nJinkins (D-27) H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1388 Bans firearm possession in cannabis shops
\nCody (D-34) H.HC
\nNEUTRAL<\/p>\n
HB 1483 Allows destruction of forfeited firearms
\nLovick (D-44) H. Jud.
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1501 Illegal purchase of firearms
\nHansen (D-23) H. Jud.
\nREVIEW<\/p>\n
HB 1529 Use of force
\nRyu (D-32) H. PubSaf
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
HB 1725 I-594 check exemption for CPL holders
\nKoster (R-44) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
HB 1731 Certain exemptions to I-594
\nJinkins (D27) H. Jud.
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
SB 5000 Use of deadly force
\nMcCoy (D-38) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5050 Assault weapon ban
\nFrockt (D-3) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5073 Use of force
\nMcCoy (D-38) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5216 Firearm safety education in schools
\nO’Ban (R-28) S. K-12
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
SB 5256 Sexual force protection order
\nFain (R-47) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5259 Bans firearm possession in cannabis shops
\nRivers (R-18) S. HC
\nNEUTRAL<\/p>\n
SB 5268 CPL renewal notice
\nTakko (D-19) S. L&J
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
SB 5441 Involuntary freeze on firearm possession
\nKuderer (D-) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5444 Background check for “assault weapons”
\nFrockt (D-46) S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5463 Mandatory safe storage of firearms
\nPalumbo (D- S. L&J
\nOPPOSE<\/p>\n
SB 5506 Transfer of firearms at non-profit events
\nZeiger (R-25) S. L&J
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
SB 5552 Certain exemptions to I-594
\nPedersen (D-43) S. L&J
\nSUPPORT<\/p>\n
SB 5553 Suicidal, waiver of rights
\nPedersen (D-43) S. L&J
\nREVIEW<\/p>\n
S. L&J = Senate Law & Justice, H. Jud = House Judiciary, H. PubSaf = House Public Safety, S. HC = Senate Health Care, H. K-12 = House Early education, H. HC = House Health Care<\/p>\n
PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED:<\/p>\n
31 Jan Senate Health Care
\nSenate Hearing Room “4”
\nJohn A. Cherberg Bldg
\n10:00 a.m. SB 5259<\/p>\n
31 Jan Senate Law & Justice
\nSenate Hearing Room “4”
\nJohn A. Cherberg Bldg<\/p>\n
10:00 a.m. SBs 5506, 5552, 5553
\n31 Jan House Judiciary
\nHouse Hearing Room “A”
\nJohn L. O’Brien Bldg<\/p>\n
10:00 a.m. HB 1483
\n31 Jan House Public Safety
\nHouse Hearing Room “D”
\nJohn L. O’Brien Bldg<\/p>\n
1:30 p.m. HB 1529
\n2 Feb House Health Care
\nHouse Hearing Room “A
\nJohn L. O’Brien Bldg<\/p>\n
800 a.m. HB 1388
\n2 Feb Senate Law & Justice
\nSenate Hearing Room “4”
\nJohn A. Cherberg Bldg<\/p>\n
10-00 a.m. SB 5073
\n2 Feb House Judiciary
\nHouse Hearing Room “A”
\nJohn L. O’Brien Bldg
\n1:30 p.m. HBs 1122, 1387, committee vote on HB 1384.<\/p>\n
There appears to be a conflict in public hearings in the Senate on 31 January. Both Senate Law & Justice and Health Care are scheduled to meet at 10:00 a.m. in Senate hearing Room “4.” It’s the weekend, so I can’t deconflict. Yall be careful there, heah!<\/p>\n
LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE: You may reach your Representatives and Senator by calling the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Toll free!!! The hearing impaired may obtain TDD access at 1-800-635-9993. Also toll free!!!
\n1-800-562-6000 TDD 1-800-635-9993<\/p>\n
OTHER DATA: Copies of pending legislation (bills), legislative schedules and other information are available on the legislature’s web site at “www.leg.wa.gov”. Bills are available in Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe’s web site (http:\/\/www.adobe.com). You may also obtain hard copy bills, initiatives, etc, in the mail from the Legislative Bill Room FREE OF CHARGE by calling 1-360-786-7573. Copies of bills may also be ordered toll free by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000. You may also hear floor and committee hearing action live at http:\/\/www.tvw.org\/ (you need “RealAudio” to do this, available free at the TVW web site).
\nBy reading the House and Senate “bill reports” (hbr, sbr) for each bill, you can see how individual committee members voted. By reading the “roll call” for each bill, you can see how the entire House or Senate voted on any bill. The beauty of the web site is that ALL this information is available, on line, to any citizen.<\/p>\n
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Upcoming WAC gun show(s):
\nPuyallup 04-05 February
\nMonroe 18-19 February<\/p>\n
“The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men.”
\nArticle 1, Section 24
\nConstitution of the State of Washington<\/p>\n
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