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Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB2519

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Firearms.

Subject: Firearms: Large-Capacity Magazines: Prohibition

Description: Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible, except for magazines that was legally possessed prior to this Act. Prohibits the sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition, except by means of inheritance, of such large-capacity magazines. Makes an exception for possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. (SD2)

Session: 2020 Regular Session

Last Action: This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325.

Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

Sponsors

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14 sponsors: Clarence Nishihara (D); Rosalyn Baker (D); Stanley Chang (D); Donovan Cruz (D); Gil Keith-agaran (D); Michelle Kidani (D); Karl Rhoads (D); Les Ihara (D); Kaiali'i Kahele (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D); Maile Shimabukuro (D); Brian Taniguchi (D); Laura Thielen (D); Glenn Wakai (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 56% (14 of 25)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 16, 2020 This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-18-20 2:00PM in conference room 325.
House Mar 16, 2020 Bill scheduled to be heard by PVM/JUD on Wednesday, 03-18-20 2:00PM in House conference room 325.
House Mar 9, 2020 Referred to PVM/JUD, referral sheet 36
House Mar 5, 2020 Pass First Reading
Senate Mar 3, 2020 Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Riviere). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
House Mar 3, 2020 Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 269) in amended form (SD 2).
Senate Feb 28, 2020 48 Hrs. Notice 03-03-20.
Senate Feb 28, 2020 Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3282) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Senate Feb 27, 2020 The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Rhoads, J.Keohokalole, Gabbard, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.
Senate Feb 21, 2020 The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-20 10:15AM in conference room 016.
Senate Feb 12, 2020 Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Senate Feb 12, 2020 Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2543) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Senate Feb 7, 2020 The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Nishihara, Baker; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Wakai ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Harimoto.
Senate Feb 6, 2020 The committee(s) on PSM deferred the measure until 02-07-20 12:30PM in conference room 229.
Senate Feb 3, 2020 The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-20 1:15PM in conference room 229.
Senate Jan 23, 2020 Referred to PSM, JDC.
Senate Jan 21, 2020 Passed First Reading.
Senate Jan 17, 2020 Introduced.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Amended Feb 29, 2020 state link bill text
Amended Feb 11, 2020 state link bill text
Introduced Jan 18, 2020 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
Description Vote Date Yea Votes Nay Votes No Votes Absent Passed
02/7/2020 3 1 0 1 Yes
  • Baker, Rosalyn (D) Yea
  • Fevella, Kurt (R) Nay
  • Harimoto, Breene (D) Absent
  • Nishihara, Clarence (D) Yea
  • Wakai, Glenn (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name
02/27/2020 4 1 0 0 Yes
  • Fevella, Kurt (R) Nay
  • Gabbard, Mike (D) Yea
  • Keohokalole, Jarrett (D) Yea
  • Kim, Donna (D) Yea
  • Rhoads, Karl (D) Yea
resort votes by: party yeas nays name

Link: link to state bill page

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