RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Summary
Authorizes the department of the attorney general to develop and implement a state program to issue firearm qualification certifications to qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. (SD1)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Mar 2021
Senate Passage
Mar 2021
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021
Last action Dec 10, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 16, 2021
Lower · Passed
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
lower
Mar 11, 2021
Committee
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 22
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 213) in amended form (SD 1).
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Acasio, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 16, 2021
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Keohokalole, Gabbard, Lee; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kim, Fevella ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Acasio; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-16-21 9:16AM; Via Videoconference.
upper
Feb 4, 2021
Committee
Re-Referred to JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran
DDemocratic
Co
CK
Clarence K. Nishihara
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Kim
DDemocratic
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