2906-S AMH CAVE H4294.2

SHB 2906 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-4293.2/94) 1141 LOST 02/21/94

By Representative Caver

    On page 38, after line 33 of the amendment, strike all of section 132 and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 132.  A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The Washington advisory panel on firearms and assault weapons is established.

    (2) The panel shall advise the governor and the legislature on:

    (a) Current technology, information, and data related to firearms and the use of firearms in crime;

    (b) Current technology, information, and data related to assault weapons or firearms that the panel believes should be considered assault weapons.

    (3) The panel shall consider the following characteristics of a semiautomatic firearm, with no undue weight given to any one characteristic, in determining whether to recommend listing it as an assault weapon:

    (a) Concealability;

    (b) Detectability by standard security equipment;

    (c) Weight;

    (d) Quality;

    (e) Safety;

    (f) Caliber; and

    (g) Utility for legitimate sporting activities or self-protection.

    (4) The panel shall make recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding any proposed changes to the current roster of assault weapons contained in this chapter or proposed changes to current law in the area of licensing, sales, or restrictions on the use or possession of any firearms in accordance with Article I, section 24 of the state Constitution.

    (5) The panel shall consist of nine members appointed by the governor.

    (6) The members of the panel shall include:

    (a) A representative of the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, who shall serve as chair;

    (b) A representative of the national rifle association or its affiliated state organization, or of a similar citizens group, who resides in Washington state;

    (c) A representative of Washington cease fire or of a similar citizens' group, who resides in Washington state;

    (d) A representative of pistol dealers, manufacturers, or gunsmiths;

    (e) One state representative;

    (f) One state senator; and

    (g) Three citizens.

    (7) The panel shall meet at least twice annually at the request of the chair or by request of a majority of the members.

    (8) Nothing in this section may be construed as requiring the panel to test any firearm or have any firearm tested at the panel's expense."

EFFECT:  Replaces provisions for a Washington advisory panel on firearms with provisions for a Washington advisory panel on firearms and assault weapons.

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