Help us keep you informed about new legislation that could effect your right to bear arms. Even a small donation helps us keep this running. Please consider signing up for a paying membership or making a donation, every little bit helps.

toggle menu

Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB436

  watching this bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Permitting investigators from Attorney General's office carry firearms

Subject: Constitutional Officers

Description: The purpose of this bill is to allow investigators from the Attorney General’s office to carry firearms in the course of their official duties under certain circumstances.

Session: 2017 Regular Session

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 7, 2017

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

11 sponsors: Ed Gaunch (R); Craig Blair (R); Michael Maroney (R); Charles Trump (R); John Unger (D); Gregory Boso (R); Tamejiro Takubo (R); Patricia Rucker (R); Sue Cline (R); Douglas Facemire (D); Michael Romano (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 32% (11 of 34)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 7, 2017 Introduced in House
House Mar 7, 2017 To Judiciary
House Mar 7, 2017 To House Judiciary
Senate Mar 6, 2017 Read 3rd time
Senate Mar 6, 2017 Ordered to House
Senate Mar 6, 2017 On 3rd reading
Senate Mar 6, 2017 Passed Senate (Roll No. 60)
Senate Mar 3, 2017 Read 2nd time
Senate Mar 3, 2017 On 2nd reading
Senate Mar 2, 2017 On 1st reading
Senate Mar 2, 2017 Read 1st time
Senate Mar 1, 2017 Committee substitute reported
Senate Feb 24, 2017 Filed for introduction
Senate Feb 24, 2017 To Judiciary
Senate Feb 24, 2017 Introduced in Senate
Senate Feb 24, 2017 To Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Comm Sub not available state link bill text
Introduced not available 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

Passed Senate (Roll No. 60)

Link: link to state bill page

Discuss this bill and other firearm related topics in our discussion forum