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发帖数: 29846 | 1 Arizona: Multiple Pro-Gun Bills Pass House and Will Be Heard in the Senate
Judiciary Committee on Monday
On Thursday, House Bill 2535
passed in the Arizona House of Representatives by a 34 to 22 vote
. Introduced by state Representative John Kavanagh (R-23), HB 2535 would
require that when certification from a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO)
is a prerequisite by federal law for the transfer of a firearm or firearm
suppressor -- as defined in the National Firearms Act -- such certification
must be provided within sixty days if the applicant is not prohibited by law
from receiving the firearm or firearm suppressor. This legislation would
ensure deadlines are met and that individuals who are lawfully seeking to
transfer a firearm or firearm suppressor are able to do so in an expeditious
manner. Additionally, HB 2535 would provide an individual who has been
denied certification by a CLEO with a written explanation for the denial.
On Wednesday, House Bill 2517
passed in the Arizona House of Representatives by a 34 to 22 vote
. Introduced by state Representative Steve Smith (R-11), HB 2517 would
strengthen Arizona’s firearms preemption laws. Currently, the firearms
preemption statute reserves the authority to regulate firearms for the state
legislature. This bill would fortify consistency in firearm and ammunition
laws through a provision that would impose penalties for willful or knowing
violations of this statute by localities.
House Bills 2535 and 2517 have been assigned to the Senate Judiciary
Committee and are scheduled to be heard on Monday, March 17. It is
important that you call AND e-mail Senate Judiciary Committee members TODAY
and respectfully urge them to SUPPORT HB 2535 and HB 2517. Contact
information for committee members is provided below.
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House Bill 2483
, introduced by state Representative John Kavanagh (R-23), would protect the
lawful discharge of a firearm on private lands from being unnecessarily
restricted. HB 2483 is scheduled to be considered in the state House on
Monday, March 17.
On Thursday, Senate Bill 1366
, introduced by state Senator Rick Murphy (R-21), passed in the House
Judiciary Committee by a 5 to 2 vote
. SB 1366 seeks to improve the definition of “firearm.” SB 1366 could go
to the House floor as early as next week.
Please call AND e-mail your two state Representatives and respectfully urge
them to SUPPORT House Bill 2483 and Senate Bill 1366. Contact information
for your two state Representatives can be found here
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Also on Monday, March 17, House Bills 2339 and 2103 will be heard in the
Senate Judiciary Committee. Please contact Senate Judiciary Committee
members and respectfully urge them to support the following bills. Contact
information for committee members is provided below.
House Bill 2339
, introduced by state Representative Brenda Barton (R-6), passed in the
Arizona House by a 34 to 22 vote
on Wednesday. HB 2339 would allow persons with a valid concealed weapon
permit to carry in public buildings/events unless the building or event has
electronic screening by security personnel at each entrance. This
legislation does not impact private property owners and businesses,
educational institutions, community colleges or universities under the
jurisdiction of the regents.
House Bill 2103
, introduced by state Representative Kelly Townsend (R-16), passed in the
Arizona House by a 39 to 18 vote
on Monday. HB 2103 would allow an individual of at least nineteen years of
age to obtain a concealed weapon permit if the person is currently in
military service or has been honorably discharged. This legislation is a
good way to thank our military for their service and will benefit law-
abiding gun owners in Arizona. |
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