BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1004: Firearms/state of emergency

Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during a state of emergency.

Summary

Removes the governor's authority, after proclaiming a state of emergency, to prohibit the possession of firearms or other deadly weapon by a person, other than a law enforcement officer, in a place other than the person's place of residence or business.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1004), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during a state of emergency;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2017First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 5, 2016Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1004 (2025–26) Property tax exemption · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1004 (2023–24) Bridge jumping signs · Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2023
HB 1004 (2021–22) Emergency health orders/leg. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1004 (2019–20) Theater licenses · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1004 (2015–16) Alcohol tasting by students · Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2015
HB 1004 (2013–14) Property taxes, payment · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1004 (2011–12) Social emotional learning · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1004 (2009–10) Energy efficiency code · Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 2009