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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2589: Unlawful firearm possession

Making second degree unlawful possession of a firearm a predicate offense for first degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

Summary

  • Makes Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the second degree a predicate offense for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the first degree, except where the second degree conviction is based on a predicate gross misdemeanor conviction.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2589), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
January 18, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Charles Ross R-14Christopher Hurst D-31Connie Ladenburg D-29Troy Kelley D-28Luis Moscoso D-1Tami Green D-28

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means.
  4. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  5. JUDI - Majority; do pass.
  6. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 2589 in other sessions

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