SB 1291

Senate Bill (SB) 1291: firearms; state preemption; penalties

Sponsor: Senator Smith

Overview: SB 1291 provides various penalties for any political subdivision that passes ordinances, rules, or regulations that violate the state preemption on firearms.

League Position: OPPOSE - The League opposes the bill because it penalizes municipalities for violating the state preemption.

Summary: SB 1291 provides penalties for any political subdivision that passes ordinances, rules, or regulations that violate the state preemption on firearms. These penalties include injunctions against the ordinance, termination of employment for those responsible, and the ability for the party aggrieved or his or her membership association to claim damages.

Updates

04/03/15: passed House 35-23; ready for Senate action on House amendments.

03/31/15: House COW approved with floor amendment.

03/26/15: from House rules okay.

 03/12/15: from House mil-pub do pass

03/03/15: referred to House mil-pub

02/24/15: passed Senate 19-11; ready for the House

02/23/15: Senate COW approved with amendment

02/17/15: from Senate rules okay.

02/11/15: The bill passed the Senate Committee on Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility by a vote of 4-2 and the Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Technology by a vote of 3-1. The bill now proceeds to the Rules Committee.