2017 House Bill 4458

Revise concealed pistol permit renewal detail

Introduced in the House

March 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Shane Hernandez (R-83)

To create an exception to the law that makes it a crime to carry a concealed pistol without a license, which would apply to person with an expired license he or she is getting renewed.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 19, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 27, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-52)

To limit the exemption period to three weeks instead of 60 days after a concealed pistol license has expired.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To make it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail to carry a concealed pistol on an expired license during the "grace" period the bill would authorize.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To eliminate the waiver of a $330 fine the bill would authorize for not renewing a license in time when the holder does get it renewed within 60 days.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Donna Lasinski (D-52)

To limit the bill's provisions to one time per licensee.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 26 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations