BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 5928: Hunting safety/children
Requiring supervision of young children when hunting with a firearm.
Summary
- To legally hunt or trap with a firearm, an individual under the age of 14 must be under the supervision of his or her parent, guardian, or an adult approved by the parent or guardian to supervise. Unlawful possession of a firearm in violation of this section is a class C felony.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2001
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Dow Constantine (D-34)
- Introduced
- February 8, 2001 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Requested by
- State agency
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to hunting safety for children;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Dow Constantine (D-34)
3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines.
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