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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2021

HB 2021: Firearm disposition

Concerning the disposition of privately owned firearms in the custody of state or local government entities or law enforcement agencies.

Summary

  • Authorizes local governments and law enforcement agencies to dispose of forfeited firearms through a transfer to a museum or historical society.
  • Authorizes the Washington State Patrol to dispose of forfeited firearms through a transfer to a museum or historical society, or destruction.
  • Provides requirements for the disposition of any firearm obtained through a firearm buyback program.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2021), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Tana Senn (D-41)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 287, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
SB 6001
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2021, ESHB 2021

AN ACT Relating to the disposition of privately owned firearms in the custody of state or local government entities or law enforcement agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tana Senn (D-41)

22 co-sponsors (22 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Amy Walen D-48Liz Berry D-36Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Cindy Ryu D-32Davina Duerr D-1Alex Ramel D-40Julia Reed D-36Timm Ormsby D-3Strom Peterson D-21Lisa Callan D-5Nicole Macri D-43Mia Gregerson D-33Darya Farivar D-46Emily Alvarado D-34Debra Lekanoff D-40Beth Doglio D-22Marcus Riccelli D-3Kristine Reeves D-30Sharon Wylie D-49Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37David Hackney D-11Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2021
68 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57100
Republican112801
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage on Reconsideration

Passed February 9, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2021
68 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican102901
How each member voted

Yea (68)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 2021
31 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican21800
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESHB 2021)
  2. Chapter 287, 2024 Laws. (ESHB 2021)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 2021)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2021)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2021)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2021)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 2021)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2021)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2021)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2021)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2021)
  12. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 2021)
  13. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 2021)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2021)
  15. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (ESHB 2021)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 68; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 2021)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2021)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2021)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2021)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2021)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2021)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2021)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2021)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2021)
  28. Minority; without recommendation.
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  33. Prefiled for introduction.

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