BILL · 2011–12 SESSION
SB 6274: Firearms and ammunition
Exempting a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in Washington from federal regulation under the commerce clause of the Constitution of the United States.
Summary
- Establishes the Washington firearms freedom act. Exempts from regulation under the commerce clause of the United States Constitution, firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition that is manufactured and retained in this state.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2012
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Val Stevens (R-39)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2012 in the Senate
- Last action
- April 11, 2012
AN ACT Relating to exempting a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in Washington from federal regulation under the commerce clause of the Constitution of the United States;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Val Stevens (R-39)
7 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
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 Judiciary.
SB 6274 in other sessions
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- SB 6274 (2015–16) Columbia river endorsement
- SB 6274 (2013–14) St. agency tortious conduct
- SB 6274 (2009–10) Trail interactions work grp
- SB 6274 (2007–08) Six inch freeboard exception