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2016 SESSION
HB 599 Transfer of firearms; criminal history record information check, penalties.
Introduced by: Kenneth R. Plum | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Transfer of firearms; criminal history record information check; penalties. Adds a definition of "firearms show vendor" or "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 requires that the promoter of a firearms show provide vendors access to licensed dealers who will conduct the criminal history record information check.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/16 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102711D
- 01/11/16 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/27/16 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
- 01/28/16 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/16 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety