RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Summary
Repeals the ban on electric guns. Establishes a regulatory structure for the sale and transfer of electric guns and electric projectile guns by licensed persons. Allows for the use of electric guns for self-defense, defense of another person, and protection of property. Restricts the use, storage, transfer, and disposal of electric guns. Requires training and education on electric guns and electric projectile guns. Prohibits certain individuals from possessing and using electric guns and electric projectile guns. Prohibits the use of electric guns in the commission of crimes. (SD1)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2020
Last action Feb 12, 2020
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Feb 12, 2020
Committee
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
upper
Feb 12, 2020
Committee
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2546) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
upper
Feb 7, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Nishihara, Wakai, Baker; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Harimoto, Fevella.
upper
Feb 6, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-07-20 12:30PM in conference room 229.
upper
Feb 3, 2020
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-20 1:15PM in conference room 229.
upper
Jan 23, 2020
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2020
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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