Washington SB 5444 (2023/2024) - expansion of firearm-sensitive places

[ATCclears]

 

[Jay Walk]

Systematic disarmament state by state, they are not trying to hide it. Everytown is at the forefront.

 

[Sporting Systems]

Passed out of committee last night. Off to Ways and Means for the fiscal component and then to the floor for passage, and then the house for debate in subcommittee.

 

[ATCclears]

SB 5444 has been enhanced. A link to the revised Senate Bill Report.

https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5444%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2024.pdf?q=20240119131138

 

[pacNWvike]

SB 5444 has been enhanced. A link to the revised Senate Bill Report.

https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5444%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2024.pdf?q=20240119131138

Weird in the revised senate bill it states "These prohibitions do not apply to individuals who maintain a valid conceal carry license or correctional personnel" but that's not how the original bill is written. So are they going to re-write it?

 

[pacNWvike]

Nvm just had to read the substitute bill. So they did clarify it doesn't apply those with CPL.

 

[FATAL125]

Nvm just had to read the substitute bill. So they did clarify it doesn't apply those with CPL.

Doesn't apply to criminals concealing illegally owned firearms either...

 

[pacNWvike]

Doesn't apply to criminals concealing illegally owned firearms either...

None of the gun laws apply to criminals. But as someone with kids, and someone who takes their kids out often to zoo's and parks I'm glad it's been clarified at least.

 

[FATAL125]

None of the gun laws apply to criminals. But as someone with kids, and someone who takes their kids out often to zoo's and parks I'm glad it's been clarified at least.

Indeed they don't. Even if it did apply to CPL holders would it stop you from making sure you and your family are protected when out and about...

Somewhat rhetorical question. Don't expect you to answer that on a public forum.

 

[ATCclears]

Nvm just had to read the substitute bill. So they did clarify it doesn't apply those with CPL.

Yup, looks like they added this to the Substitute Bill (ie., latest draft of the proposed Legislation):

(13) Subsection (1)(f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) of this section does not apply to a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm pursuant to RCW 9.41.070.

 

[User 1234]

If it does pass with this amendment they'll push to remove the exemption next year.

Even my pro-freedom representatives are not responding to my messages this year.

 

[ATCclears]

 

[ATCclears]

Seems to be moving forward

 

[Diamondback]

Committee hearing TODAY! We still have a few hours to get positions registered and testimony, so BRING THE RAIN!

CSI

 

[ATCclears]

Use this link and declare your position as CON (against).

Sorry, I semi-duplicated what @Diamondback posted - the link I posted takes you direct to SB 5444.

CSI

 

[Diamondback]

Important thing is we make these people feel like the third monkey in line for Noah's Ark and the first two are already aboard with the ramp raising...

 

[ATCclears]

 

[ATCclears]

Unfortunately, SB 5444 continues to move forward.



A snippet from the second Senate Bill Report:

Summary of Bill (Second Substitute):

• The following locations are added to the list of designated places at which it is a gross misdemeanor for any person to enter while knowingly possessing a weapon:
• public libraries;
• zoos or aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or the Zoological Association of America; and
• transit stations or transit facilities including all passenger facilities, structures, stops, shelters, bus zones, and other properties owned, leased held, or used by a transit authority for the purpose of providing public transportation services.

These prohibitions do not apply to individuals who maintain a valid conceal carry license, correctional personnel, or the activities of color guards and honor guards, including staging and logistical requirements, related to burial or internment ceremonies.

 

[NMCB 133]

Pedocrats hate guns, I promise to never use any of mine in their defense.

Ditto!!!

 

[gmerkt]

They have become truly emboldened and are shooting for the moon in terms of more and more gun restrictions.

They know that the massive Dem. cushion they have ensures anything will pass. Warshington is a one party dictatorship.