BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 6841: Possession of weapons

Restricting possession of weapons at institutions of higher education.

Summary

  • It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess in or on, lands, buildings, or facilities owned or controlled by an institution of higher education that enrolls common or private school students participating in a program of study: (1) any firearm; (2) any other dangerous weapon; or (3) any air gun. A violation is a gross misdemeanor.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ed Murray (D-43)
Introduced
January 28, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
January 28, 2008

AN ACT Relating to restricting possession of weapons at institutions of higher education;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ed Murray (D-43)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Higher Education.

SB 6841 in other sessions

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