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HB 1143 - 2023-24
Concerning requirements for the purchase or transfer of firearms.
By Request: Office of the Governor
Companion Bill: SB 5211
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Monday, October 7, 2024 04:00 AM
Current Version:
Engrossed 2nd Substitute - E2SHB 1143
Current Status:
C 161 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Monday, October 7, 2024 04:00 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
Engrossed 2nd Substitute - E2SHB 1143
Current Status:
C 161 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 5
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 9
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Jan 17
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Jan 31
Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 8
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 7
2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 23). (View 2nd Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 52; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 10
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 23
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 29
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 5
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 7
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 52; nays, 44; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 17
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 18
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 19
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 25
Governor signed.
Chapter 161, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 1/1/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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