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SB 5444 - 2017-18
Concerning enhanced background checks and licensure for assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Aligning the sale and purchase requirements for assault weapons with the sale and purchase requirements for handguns and pistols.
Sponsors: Frockt, Wellman, Kuderer, Chase, Darneille, Ranker, Pedersen, Hunt, Liias, Saldaña
By Request: Attorney General
Companion Bill: HB 1387
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 25
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (View Original Bill)

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 15
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 1
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 2
Referred to Ways & Means.
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