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2008 SESSION

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HB 592 Criminal history record information; required for transfer of firearms.

Introduced by: Dave W. Marsden | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Transfer of firearms; criminal records check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" and requires that a criminal history record information check be performed on the prospective transferee before the vendor may transfer firearms at a gun show. Under current law, only licensed dealers must obtain such a check. The bill also adds a definition of "promoter" and requires that the promoter of a gun show provide vendors with access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal background check. This bill was incorporated into HB 745.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088116608  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088116608
• 01/08/08  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/18/08  House: Incorporated by Militia, Police and Public Safety (HB745-Caputo) by voice vote