Washington HB-1240 - how soon could it drop?

[bradsteen]

HB-1240, Washington's "assault weapons" ban, has the following terminology:

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

So... how soon could this land on the governor's desk?

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[Jcremer24]

My assumption (and maybe a bad assumption) is that it would be similar to SB5078. The law seems similar in its writing and (lack of depth/knowledge). It would be put into effect in a few months after passage and signature. Assuming no injunction occurs… what's going on in Illinois and Oregon is somewhat comforting for me. Hopefully the courts stand up for us. Who knows. My gut feeling is that despite having the numbers to pass this bill, it will still be an uphill battle for the dems. But maybe I think that because I want to believe it.

 

[pacmanwa]

My wife was telling me the soonest they can vote on a bill is 30 days after introduction. It was introduced on January 11th, since January has 31 days, they (House) could vote on it on February 10th. That said... https://www.seattletimes.com/seattl...ill-that-keeps-many-lawmakers-records-closed/ they once did it in 48 hours. So I don't know if that 30 days holds true.

bradsteen is right, it does take effect immediately.

 

[Ducati_Meister]

Like many things political, there's always a way around a pile of crap, meaning if they really want to cram this through the system, they will find a way. Think of the license plate tab debacle we're paying out the nose for as a practical example.

 

[Alexx1401]

As long as those who vote keep asking for more of this they will get exactly what they ask for. Sadly the rest of us have to live with it too.

 

[Jay Walk]

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

It's for them, not the citizens.

 

[Xaevian]

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.

It's for them, not the citizens.

That is language addressing the old, 2-step test that Bruen threw out. Shows you the cut-paste nature if this crap.

 

[Explorer1]

My wife was telling me the soonest they can vote on a bill is 30 days after introduction. It was introduced on January 11th, since January has 31 days, they (House) could vote on it on February 10th. That said... https://www.seattletimes.com/seattl...ill-that-keeps-many-lawmakers-records-closed/ they once did it in 48 hours. So I don't know if that 30 days holds true.

bradsteen is right, it does take effect immediately.

Am not familiar with the 30-day limit. I do know hearings are already happening and we NEED to be active!

Washington State Legislature

app.leg.wa.gov

 

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[Ducati_Meister]

As far as I know, the WA AWB Bill moved past commitee...Now it's going to a vote.
Gear up, don't sell off your "black and scary" weapons.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

HB-1240, Washington's "assault weapons" ban, has the following terminology:

So... how soon could this land on the governor's desk?

Another "drop" thread... there must be another term people can use.

According to wa gun law the new language they put in says it is effective immediately. So as soon as it's signed it's effective. Apparently they are copying Illinois which went from an insurance related bill to completely replaced by an assault weapons ban bill to signed and effective in 72 hours total.

The story on the Illinois sneaky insurance housekeeping bill replaced with assault weapons bill to effective law in 72 hours. These anti-gunners are making a complete mockery of the legislative process.

 

[44Brent]

The important questions are:

1) How soon it will take for SAF to "drop" a lawsuit in court?
2) How soon it will take for people to "drop" money into the coffers of SAF to fund a lawsuit?

BTW, people on this site are using the word drop that in a way that is completely opposite to its common meaning. If the bill was "dropped" it would be CANCELED, not introduced.

 

[bradsteen]

Happy to change the title of the thread if that's causing some confusion.

 

[Mayberry59]

Had on the local news that they want to vote on it next week in the house. They are really trying to shove this one thru.

 

[Explorer1]

Delays would give the rebels time to spread the word and engage people who are otherwise not involved. Not to mention providing time to publicize all the errors in this garbage.

Any easy to get status, comment, and spread the word follows:

Washington State Legislature

app.leg.wa.gov

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Had on the local news that they want to vote on it next week in the house. They are really trying to shove this one thru.

Now that illinois used extremely sneaky tactics -replacing the text of an insurance bill with an AWB and got it signed and effective in only 72 hours- teh anti-gunners see a sneaky tactic that worked. You bet your life they will try to repeat it everywhere else they can. Hopefully guys like Jim Walsh can catch it before they get away with a similar bait and switch. THey will likely try the bait and switch given the chance IMO. Walsh is a sharp cookie and has an excellent political mind imo.

 

[Gypsyman]

Does anyone have a feel for how quickly this could get pushed through? I can see people with incoming items getting caught up in this mess if they can't complete the transfer before it is signed.

 

[44Brent]

I am operating under the assumption that the law will be passed and signed, and then eventually blocked in the federal courts within a year or two.

 

[pacmanwa]

The real question: "Is there a judge in the state with enough authority, and constitution to issue an injunction like in Illinois?"

 

[slimmer13]

It seems to me that any "part" used to assemble a SA rifle will be considered an assault rifle in and of itself? Is that accurate? So assuming it passes, after the effective date, BCGs, triggers, spare parts, replacement barrels won't be shipped to WA?