2007 Senate Bill 519

Exempt reserve peace officers from “taser” ban

Introduced in the Senate

May 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To add reserve peace officers who have had the proper training to the list of those not prohibited from possessing “tasers” or similar electrical incapacitation devices. Under current law these devices are banned for civilians, but peace officers, court officers, licensed private investigators and airplane pilots can have them.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 21, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 5, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

June 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation