SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2271

BYRepresentatives Kremen, Scott, Braddock, Spanel and K. Wilson 

Changing eligibility requirements for concealed weapon permits.

House Committe on Judiciary

Senate Committee on Law & Justice

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 23, 1990

Senate Staff:Jon Carlson (786-7459)

AS OF FEBRUARY 21, 1990

BACKGROUND:

Washington law and federal law on the possession of firearms differ.  Washington law requires that applications for a permit to carry a concealed weapon contain a warning that individuals prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm may be subject to federal prosecution.  But Washington law does not prohibit the issuance of a concealed weapon permit to individuals ineligible to possess a firearm under federal law.

SUMMARY:

A permit to carry a concealed weapon will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested