WA People
BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1016: Firearm noise suppressors

Changing restrictions on firearm noise suppressors.

Summary

  • Allows the use of a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm if the suppressor is legally registered and possessed under federal law.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1016), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2011
  2. Out of committeeJan 17, 2011
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2011
  4. Passed SenateMar 29, 2011
  5. GovernorApr 11, 2011
  6. LawApr 11, 2011
Prime sponsor
Brian Blake (D-19)
Introduced
January 10, 2011 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2011
Session law
Chapter 13, Laws of 2011
Companion bill
SB 5112

AN ACT Relating to firearm noise suppressors;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Blake (D-19)

29 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 15 Republicans)

Cary Condotta R-12Mike Armstrong R-12Matt Shea R-4Joel Kretz R-7Brad Klippert R-8Jim McCune R-2Dean Takko D-19Kevin Van De Wege D-24Hans Dunshee D-44Tim Probst D-17Marko Liias D-21Mark Miloscia D-30Fred Finn D-35Christopher Hurst D-31Larry Springer D-45Roger Goodman D-45Jay Rodne R-5Ed Orcutt R-18Kathy Haigh D-35Mary Lou Dickerson D-36David Taylor R-15Judy Warnick R-13Mike Hope R-44Bruce Dammeier R-25Dan Kristiansen R-39Bruce Chandler R-15Charles Ross R-14Mike Sells D-38Dave Upthegrove D-33

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2011
Version voted on: HB 1016
88 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat49403
Republican39003
How each member voted

Yea (88)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 29, 2011
Version voted on: HB 1016
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26001
Republican21001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Governor signed.
  2. Chapter 13, 2011 Laws.
  3. Effective date 7/22/2011.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 6.
  14. Placed on third reading.
  15. Committee recommendations adopted.
  16. Placed on second reading suspension calendar.
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  19. JUDI - Majority; do pass.
  20. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  21. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  22. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1016 in other sessions

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