HB 1900 - H AMD 234 FAILED 3-19-91

By Representatives Vance, Mielke and Padden

On page 1, strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A joint select committee on firearms and children shall study the issue of children and firearms, and report its findings, and recommendations, to the legislature by December 1, 1991. The committee shall recommend possible standards owners of firearms must follow for storing handguns and penalties for violations of these standards and possible education programs to promote firearms safety and responsible ownership. The joint select committee shall consist of eight members: Four senators, two from each major caucus, who are appointed by the president of the senate; and four representatives, two from each major caucus, who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. The committee shall appoint its chair and vice-chair from among its membership.

The committee shall appoint an advisory committee of twelve members to gather and present facts and opinions on the subject of children and firearms. The committee shall appoint Washington state residents to the advisory committee. The members of the advisory committee shall represent advocates of the right to bear firearms, hunting interests, advocates of children's safety and well-being, and state and local law enforcement agencies. No more than two members of the advisory committee may hold membership or be associated with more than one distinct interest group."

HB 1900 - H AMD

By Representative Chris Vance

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "control;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and creating a new section."