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2007 SESSION

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HB 2300 Firearms; prohibits state entities or institutions of higher education from adopting regulations.

Introduced by: Mark L. Cole | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Regulation of firearms.  Prohibits a state agency, council, commission, or other entity or a state institution of higher education from adopting any rules, regulations, or policies governing the purchase, possession, transfer, ownership, carrying, storage, or transporting of firearms, ammunition, or components or combinations thereof, unless expressly authorized by statute. The prohibition does not apply to state, local, and regional correctional facilities, nor is it to be construed to prohibit a law-enforcement officer from acting within the scope of his duties. Any rule, regulation, or policy adopted prior to July 1, 2007, except for those specifically authorized by statute, will be invalid.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 075840272  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/09/07  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 075840272
• 01/09/07  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 02/06/07  House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety