RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Summary
Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault weapon attachments. Modernizes the prohibition on assault pistols to include pistols with one or more prohibited feature. Prohibits firearms other than pistols with a detachable magazine with over a twenty round capacity. Prohibits persons from bringing or causing to be brought into the State a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment. Prohibits the sale or transfer of a .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment in the State, unless the .50 caliber rifle or assault weapon attachment is sold or transferred to an authorized individual. Creates exceptions for the acquisition and possession of prohibited firearms for members of law enforcement and the military. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD1)
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024
Last action Mar 7, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2024
How they voted
17–8
Passed
Total votes 25
Mar 5, 2024
D
Democratic23
73% Yea
R
Republican2
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Mar 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 301) in amended form (SD 1).
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 17; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura. Noes, 8 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, Fevella, Gabbard, Inouye, Kim, McKelvey, Richards). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Feb 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-23-24 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 16, 2024
Committee
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2638) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
upper
Feb 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Awa.
upper
Feb 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-24 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
5 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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