NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House/ to standing committee 1/25/2017
NOTE: Still awaiting committee scheduling

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.

 

H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — House 3rd Reading Calendar for House Bills 2/14/2017
NOTE: This bill has picked up some traction and seems to be moving through fast.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
NOTE: This bill has been slow to start and currently awaiting committee scheduling

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.

 

H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: House Judiciary Committee – Favorable Recommendation
NOTE: This bill has picked up some traction and seems to be moving through fast.  This is one to watch!

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

NEW BILLS ADDED

HOUSE BILL 112 — Rep. Perry, Lee B.
FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

This bill:
(1) provides that a business owner who allows a person with a concealed carry permit to carry a firearm onto the owner’s property is not civilly or criminally liable under certain circumstances; and
(2) provides an exemption for a person, 21 years of age or older who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.

 

H.B. 198 — Rep. Lisonbee and Sen. Weiler
CONCEALED CARRY AMENDMENTS — Status: House Rules Committee

This bill:
(1)   establishes a provisional permit to carry a concealed firearm; stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years of age, but no more than 20 years of age, to obtain the permit;
(2) stipulates that the holder of a provisional permit issued by the state must meet eligibility requirements, including minimum age requirements, to carry a concealed firearm in another state; and
(3) prohibits a provisional permit holder from carrying a concealed firearm on or about an elementary or secondary school premises.

 

 

 

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

March 14, 2016

HOUSE BILL 0067 Rep. Thurston/Sen. Christensen —  WEAPONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION —
Status: PASSED SENATE 24 FOR 2 OPPOSED — PASSED — AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill eliminates the prohibition of carrying a firearm on a bus with no criminal intent.

SENATE BILL 0043S1 Sen. Weiler — FIREARM SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
Status: PASSED HOUSE 55-6-4 — Status: PASSED — AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill creates a pilot program to provide instruction to public school students in grade 8 on firearm safety and violence prevention; directs the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to select a provider to supply materials and curriculum for the instruction to be provided under the pilot program; requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to report on the pilot program to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee; and sunsets the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

SENATE BILL 0097 Sen Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARMS AMENDMENTS —
Status: PASSED HOUSE 55-6-46 — Status: FAILED — DIED IN SENATE

This bill provides an exemption for a person, who is 21 years of age or older and who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.  This is another attempt at CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.

HOUSE BILL 00298S4 Rep. Fawson — LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS
Status: PASSED HOUSE 60-9-6 — Status: PASSED — AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill limits the liability of manufacturers and sellers of firearms and ammunition.

HOUSE BILL 00440S1 Rep. KING — SUICIDE PREVENTION AND GUN DATA STUDY
Status: PASSED SENATE 19-6-4 — Status: PASSED — AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill requires the state suicide prevention coordinator to conduct a study on violent incidents that involve a gun

HOUSE BILL 00472 Rep. ODA — GUN OWNERS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
Status: HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE — FAILED — DIED IN COMMITTEE

This bill enacts provisions to protect the privacy of persons involved in the transfer of a firearm.
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ABANDONED BILLS: (Bills that the sponsor dissolved)

• Firearm Background Check Amendments
• Prohibition on Discharge of Firearm Within City Limits
• Concealed Carry Permit Amendments

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Updated will be provided as they become available

March 7, 2016

HOUSE BILL 0067 Rep. Thurston/Sen. Christensen —  WEAPONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION —
Status: PASSED SENATE 24 FOR 2 OPPOSED — PASSED — AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill eliminates the prohibition of carrying a firearm on a bus with no criminal intent.

SENATE BILL 0043S1 Sen. Weiler — FIREARM SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
Status: PASSED SENATE 22 FOR 5 OPPOSED— Status HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE (2-17-16) — HAS NOT MOVED SINCE THE 17TH

This bill creates a pilot program to provide instruction to public school students in grade 8 on firearm safety and violence prevention; directs the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to select a provider to supply materials and curriculum for the instruction to be provided under the pilot program; requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to report on the pilot program to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee; and sunsets the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

SENATE BILL 0097 Sen Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARMS AMENDMENTS —
Status: SENATE RULES COMMITTEE — NOTE: HAS BEEN IN SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SINCE (2-1-16) — HAS NOT MOVED SINCE FEBRUARY 1.

MY OBSERVATION: THIS BILL IS BEHAVING AS IF IT DEAD IN COMMITTEE

This bill provides an exemption for a person, who is 21 years of age or older and who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.  This is another attempt at CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.

HOUSE BILL 00298S2 Rep. Fawson — LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS
Status: SENATE BUSINESS AND LABOR COMMITTEE PASSED 4-2-1 — SENATE 2rd READING CALENDAR — ACTIVITY

This bill limits the liability of manufacturers and sellers of firearms and ammunition.

HOUSE BILL 00440 Rep. KING — SUICIDE PREVENTION AND GUN DATA STUDY
Status: HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE PASSED 9-0-2 — HOUSE 3rd READING CALENDAR — ACTIVITY

This bill requires the state suicide prevention coordinator to conduct a study on violent incidents that involve a gun

HOUSE BILL 00472 Rep. ODA — GUN OWNERS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
Status: HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE — NEW

This bill enacts provisions to protect the privacy of persons involved in the transfer of a firearm.
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PENDING BILLS (NOT NUMBERED):

• Concealed Carry Permit Amendments

ABANDONED BILLS: (Bills that the sponsor dissolved)

• Firearm Background Check Amendments
• Prohibition on Discharge of Firearm Within City Limits

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Updated will be provided as they become available

FEBURARY 24, 2016

HOUSE BILL 0067 Rep. Thurston/Sen. Christensen —  WEAPONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION —
Status: PASSED SENATE 24 FOR 2 OPPOSED — PASSED – AWAITING SIGNATURE OF GOVERNOR

This bill eliminates the prohibition of carrying a firearm on a bus with no criminal intent.

SENATE BILL 0043S1 Sen. Weiler — FIREARM SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
Status: PASSED SENATE 22 FOR 5 OPPOSED— Status HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE (2-17-16)

This bill creates a pilot program to provide instruction to public school students in grade 8 on firearm safety and violence prevention; directs the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to select a provider to supply materials and curriculum for the instruction to be provided under the pilot program; requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to report on the pilot program to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee; and sunsets the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

SENATE BILL 0097 Sen Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARMS AMENDMENTS —
Status: SENATE RULES COMMITTEE — NOTE: HAS BEEN IN SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SINCE 2-1-16 —

MY OBSERVATION: THIS BILL IS BEHAVING AS IF IT DEAD IN COMMITTEE

This bill provides an exemption for a person, who is 21 years of age or older and who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.  This is another attempt at CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.

HOUSE BILL 00298S2 Rep. Fawson — LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS
Status: HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE PASSED 5-4-2 — HOUSE 3rd READING CALENDAR

This bill limits the liability of manufacturers and sellers of firearms and ammunition.

HOUSE BILL 00440 Rep. KING — SUICIDE PREVENTION AND GUN DATA STUDY
Status: LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH AND GENERAL COUNSEL

This bill requires the state suicide prevention coordinator to conduct a study on violent incidents that involve a gun

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PENDING BILLS (NOT NUMBERED):

• Gun Owners Privacy and Protection Act
• Concealed Carry Permit Amendments

ABANDONED BILLS: (Bills that the sponsor dissolved)

• Firearm Background Check Amendments
• Prohibition on Discharge of Firearm Within City Limits

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Updated will be provided as they become available

FEBURARY 12, 2016

HOUSE BILL 0067 Rep. Thurston/Sen. Christensen —  WEAPONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION —
Status: PASSED HOUSE 59 FOR 12 OPPOSED — CURRENTLY ON SENATE FLOOR

This bill eliminates the prohibition of carrying a firearm on a bus with no criminal intent.

SENATE BILL 0043S1 Sen. Weiler — FIREARM SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS —
Status: PASSED SENATE AS AMENDED — Status HOUSE COMMITTEE

This bill creates a pilot program to provide instruction to public school students in grade 8 on firearm safety and violence prevention; directs the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to select a provider to supply materials and curriculum for the instruction to be provided under the pilot program; requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to report on the pilot program to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee; and sunsets the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

SENATE BILL 0097 Sen Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARMS AMENDMENTS —
Status: SENATE RULES COMMITTEE

This bill provides an exemption for a person, who is 21 years of age or older and who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying of a concealed firearm.  This is another attempt at CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.

 

ABANDONED BILLS: (Bills that the sponsor dissolved)

• Firearm Background Check Amendments
• Prohibition on Discharge of Firearm Within City Limits

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

NEW BILL ADDED

HOUSE BILL 67 Rep. Thurston/Sen. Christensen —
WEAPONS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION — Status: AMENDED SENATE/ 2ND READING CALENDAR — Status HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

This bill eliminates the prohibition of carrying a firearm on a bus with no criminal intent.

SENATE BILL 43 Sen. Weiler — FIREARM SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS — Status: AMENDED SENATE/ 2ND READING CALENDAR — Status SENATE/ 1ST READING

This bill creates a pilot program to provide instruction to public school students in grade 8 on firearm safety and violence prevention; directs the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to select a provider to supply materials and curriculum for the instruction to be provided under the pilot program; requires the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the State Board of Education, to report on the pilot program to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee; and sunsets the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

SENATE BILL 97 Sen Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARMS AMENDMENTS — Status: SENATE/ 1ST READING

This bill provides an exemption for a person, who is 21 years of age or older and who may lawfully possess a firearm, from certain criminal provisions related to the carrying
of a concealed firearm.  This is another attempt at CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.

 

 

 

 

 

Updated will be provided as they become available

All bills have ran their course.  This is where we stand for this years legislative session.

SENATE BILL 0256 Sen. Hinkins — CONCEALED FIREARM AMENDMENTS — Status: NOT PASSED — STRIKE ENACTING CLAUSE ENACTED BY HOUSE

This bill was introduced on the 24th and modifies non-permit holder to the ability to concealed and UNLOADED firearm.  This has the effect of not criminalizing a person who is OC and accidentally covers or choses to conceal to begin with.  They must still carry UNLOADED.

In my humble opinion, this has a downside.  This is not the same thing as a CFP.  They are still subject to school zones and other laws that CFP holders are not. They also have not had the opportunity to truly learn the laws. In short, this makes that fine line just a little bit thinner and it would not be difficult for a non-CFP holder to cross it and find themselves in trouble.

HOUSE BILL 0260 Rep. Oda — CONCEALED FIREARM PERMIT AMENDMENTS — Status: NOT PASSED — TABLED

This was the bill that would allow concealed carry by any non-exempt citizen.  As you may have seen in the news, this bill has been tabled at the urging of Gov. Herbert with acceptance of Rep. Oda.  On the surface it appears they both agree that a multi-year evaluation would be needed to accurately assess this action.  For the time being, it sounds like this one is dead in committee.

HOUSE BILL 0298 Rep Ivory — EXEMPTIONS ACT AMENDMENTS  — Status: PASSED — SENT TO GOVERNORS DESK

This bill amends provisions relating to exempted items in bankruptcy proceedings for the purposes of collecting an unsecured debt. Namely, this bill would exempt firearms and ammunition from bankruptcy proceedings for the purposes of collecting an unsecured debt.

HOUSE BILL 0300 Rep Greene — FIREARM AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS AMENDMENTS — Status: PASSED — SENT TO GOVERNORS DESK

This bill makes a technical change and defines concealed weapon to include only concealed firearms.