1299-S AMH MAST ALLE 9

SHB 1299 - H AMDS 000121 WITHDRAWN 3-11-93

By Representative Mastin

     On page 2, line 24, after "student;" strike "or"

     On page 2, line 28, after "student" insert "; or

(h) A person who, upon entering school premises, immediately places the firearm or other dangerous weapon in a locked box provided for weapon storage, or who checks the firearm or other dangerous weapon with a school official designated to receive weapons for safekeeping during the owner's visit to the school.   Each school shall provide a locked box and key to a weapon owner for weapon storage, or shall designate a school official to receive weapons for safekeeping, during the owner's visit to school premises.  A locked box shall be located in the school office or in the reception area.  A school official designated to receive weapons shall be located within school premises.  The school shall be liable for damage to or loss of a weapon either placed in a locked box or left with a designated school official during the owner's visit to school premises"

EFFECT:  Requires a school either to provide a locked box and key, or to designate a school official to receive weapons, for weapon storage during the owner's visit to school premises.  A locked box must be located in the school office or in the reception area.  A designated school official must be located within school premises.  The school bears the risk of loss of or damage to a weapon.