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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2310

HB 2310: Weapons possession in court

Prohibiting firearms and dangerous weapons in courtrooms.

Summary

  • It is a misdemeanor to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom while in possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon. Exceptions are made for persons engaged in official military duties, and law enforcement and security personnel engaged in official duties.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2310), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1992
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 1992
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Rosa Franklin (D-29)
Introduced
January 14, 1992 in the House
Last action
March 12, 1992
Versions
HB 2310, SHB 2310

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Curtis Ludwig D-8George Orr D-4Arthur Wang D-27Roy Ferguson R-48Calvin Anderson D-43

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 13, 1992
Version voted on: SHB 2310
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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History

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HB 2310 in other sessions

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