2002 House Bill 6111

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Introduced in the House

May 21, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Laura Toy (R-19)

To exempt peace officers from the prohibition on possession of automatic firearms, silencers, bombs or bombshells, and gas ejecting devices. The bill would also extend to reserve or part-time on-duty peace officers an exemption that now applies to full time peace officers, from restrictions on transporting or possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle or boat. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6108 to 6113. See also House Bill 6104.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

May 28, 2002

Amendment offered

To specify that the exemption from restrictions on transporting or possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle or boat applies to a reserve or part-time peace officer only while on duty as a peace officer.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2002

To exempt peace officers from the prohibition on possession of automatic firearms, silencers, bombs or bombshells, and gas ejecting devices. The bill would also extend to reserve or part-time on-duty peace officers an exemption that now applies to full time peace officers, from restrictions on transporting or possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle or boat. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6108 to 6113. See also House Bill 6104.