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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1588

HB 1588: Firearms/background checks

Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Summary

  • Requires a background check on the sale of a firearm when both the seller and purchaser are not licensed as dealers or collectors, unless the purchaser has a valid Washington concealed pistol license.
  • Provides that the background check must be conducted by a dealer or a local law enforcement agency and consist of a check of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
  • Provides exemptions for antique firearms, and curios and relics.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1588), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 31, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 31, 2013 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2014
Companion bill
SB 5625
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1588, SHB 1588

AN ACT Relating to requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

37 co-sponsors (35 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mike Hope R-44Laurie Jinkins D-27Drew Hansen D-23Roger Freeman D-30Ruth Kagi D-32Maureen Walsh R-16Senator D-36Ross Hunter D-48Judy Clibborn D-41Timm Ormsby D-3Eileen Cody D-34Tami Green D-28Derek Stanford D-1Tina Orwall D-33Marcie Maxwell D-41Marko Liias D-21Eric Pettigrew D-37Steve Tharinger D-24Larry Springer D-45Zack Hudgins D-11Sharon Wylie D-49Jim Moeller D-49Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Cindy Ryu D-32Mary Helen Roberts D-21Roger Goodman D-45Marcus Riccelli D-3Jessyn Farrell D-46Jake Fey D-27Sherry Appleton D-23Gerry Pollet D-46Cyrus Habib D-48Steve Bergquist D-11Luis Moscoso D-1Senator D-22Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Chris Reykdal D-22

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1588)
  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1588)
  3. Referred to Judiciary. (SHB 1588)
  4. Referred to Judiciary.
  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1588)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1588)
  10. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  11. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1588)
  12. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1588)
  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1588)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1588)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1588)
  19. Minority; do not pass.
  20. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  21. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1588 in other sessions

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