OR HB4208 | 2020 | 1st Special Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-2)
Status: Passed on July 7 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-07-07 - Chapter 8, (2020 Laws): Effective date June 30, 2020.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using tear gas for purposes of crowd control except in circumstances constituting riot. Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using tear gas or from using long range acoustic devices or sound cannons.] for purposes of crowd control except in circumstances constituting riot. Requires law enforcement agency to follow certain procedure when using tear gas in circumstances constituting riot. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

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Title

Relating to the use of tools by law enforcement agencies; and declaring an emergency.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-06-26 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 25 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2020-06-26 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 53 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2020-06-25 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 14 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-07-07HouseChapter 8, (2020 Laws): Effective date June 30, 2020.
2020-06-30HouseGovernor signed.
2020-06-30SenatePresident signed.
2020-06-29HouseSpeaker signed.
2020-06-26SenateVote explanations filed by Boquist, Prozanski, Taylor, Thatcher.
2020-06-26SenateBoquist, excused, granted unanimous consent to vote nay.
2020-06-26SenateRules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 2--Boquist, Johnson; Excused, 3--Hansell, Linthicum, Olsen.
2020-06-26SenateRules suspended. Second reading.
2020-06-26SenateRecommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
2020-06-26SenateReferred to The First Special Session of 2020.
2020-06-26SenateFirst reading. Referred to President's desk.
2020-06-26HouseVote explanation(s) filed by Leif, Smith DB, Sollman, Williams.
2020-06-26HouseRules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Hernandez. Passed. Ayes, 53; Nays, 4--Nearman, Reschke, Smith G, Wilson; Excused, 3--Barker, Barreto, Clem.
2020-06-26HouseSecond reading.
2020-06-26HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2020-06-25HousePublic Hearing and Work Session held.
2020-06-24HouseReferred to The First Special Session of 2020.
2020-06-24HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

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