BANKS/BANKING: Provides for transactions involving firearms and ammunition retailers. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)
This bill amends existing laws regarding financial transactions at firearms and ammunition retailers by clarifying that payment card networks are not considered financial institutions under current regulations. It also updates enforcement procedures to allow district attorneys to act alongside the attorney general in investigating violations and handling related fees and costs. Additionally, the legislation specifies that notices sent to retailers must be written and delivered within thirty business days to ensure clear communication. These changes aim to refine how financial rules apply to gun stores and how authorities enforce compliance with state laws.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Mar 1, 2024
Signed Jun 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2024 · House May 22, 2024
How they voted
26–11
Passed
Total votes 37
Apr 16, 2024
D
Democratic12
91% Nay
R
Republican25
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 27 yeas and 9 nays.
upper
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 75, nays 26. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 14, 2024
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (15-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
Apr 18, 2024
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 28 yeas and 11 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
upper
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Blake Miguez
RRepublican
Co
BA
Beryl Amedée
RRepublican
Co
Beth Billings
RRepublican
Co
Chad Boyer
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Owen
RRepublican
Co
Danny McCormick
RRepublican
Co
Dewith Carrier
RRepublican
Co
Dodie Horton
RRepublican
Co
Emily Chenevert
RRepublican
Co
Francis Thompson
RRepublican
Co
JG
Jay Gallé
RRepublican
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