BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2268

HB 2268: Weapons on school facilities

Revising provisions relating to possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities.

Summary

Expands and clarifies the list of weapons prohibited on school grounds.
Streamlines and revises the list of exemptions for authorized possession of a weapon.
Raises the criminal penalty for possession of a firearm on school property from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony, except under certain circumstances.
Changes procedures that occur after the arrest of a person under 21 years of age for a firearm violation under this section, including the addition of a recommended referral of certain incidents to a multi-disciplinary threat assessment team.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2268), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to the possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities;

Passed March 9, 2007

Version voted on: ESHB 2268

91 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	6	0	0
Republican	34	0	0	1

How each member voted

Jan 14, 2008Referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 2268)
Jan 14, 2008Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESHB 2268)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 2268)
Apr 22, 2007By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 12, 2007First reading, referred to Judiciary. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 9, 2007Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 9, 2007Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 9, 2007Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 9, 20071st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 9, 20071st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 6, 2007Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2268)
Mar 6, 2007Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 28, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2268)
Feb 28, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27, 2007JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2268)
Feb 27, 2007JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 27, 2007JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 15, 2007First reading, referred to Judiciary.

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