OR SB554 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Passed on June 10 2021 - 100% progression
Action: 2021-09-25 - Effective date, September 25, 2021.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Requires person to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances. Authorizes entity that owns, occupies or controls public building to adopt ordinance, rule or policy limiting or precluding affirmative defense for possession of firearms in public buildings by concealed handgun licensees. Provides that ordinance, rule or policy may not affect possession of firearms in parking area or parking garage.] Modifies definition of "public building," for purposes of crime of possession of weapon in public building, to include certain airport areas, buildings owned, occupied or controlled by specified public bodies and real property owned by college or university. Defines "state building" and removes affirmative defense for possession of firearm in state building by concealed handgun licensee. Provides that prohibition of firearms in public buildings does not apply to person who possesses unloaded firearm in airport in locked container for transportation in accordance with federal law. Punishes violation by maximum of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.] Requires person to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock, in locked container or in gun room except in specified circumstances. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. Punishes violation by maximum of $2,000 fine if minor obtains unsecured firearm as result of violation. Provides that failure to secure firearm as required constitutes negligence per se. Specifies exceptions. Requires owner or possessor of firearm to secure firearm with trigger or cable lock or in locked container when transferring firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Punishes violation by maximum of $500 fine. Provides that transfer of unsecured firearm constitutes negligence per se. Specifies exceptions. Requires person to report loss or theft of firearm within 72 hours of time person knew or reasonably should have known of loss or theft. Provides that failure to report lost or stolen firearm constitutes negligence per se. Punishes violation of requirement by maximum of $1,000 fine. Requires person transferring firearm to minor to directly supervise minor's use of firearm. Provides that failure to supervise minor constitutes negligence per se. Authorizes person to transfer supervisory duty to another person. Specifies exceptions. Authorizes board of public university, Oregon Health and Science University, community college or school district to adopt policy providing that affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees possessing firearms on school grounds does not apply. Provides that in prosecution for possession of firearm on school grounds subject to policy, within Capitol, or within passenger terminal of certain airports, concealed handgun licensee affirmative defense is not complete defense but results in Class A misdemeanor conviction punishable by 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Modifies definition of "public building," for purposes of crime of possession of weapon in public building, to include passenger terminal of certain airports. Creates affirmative defense to crime for persons who possess unloaded firearm in passenger terminal in locked container for transportation in accordance with federal law. Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance and renewal of concealed handgun license. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

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Title

Relating to firearms; and prescribing an effective date.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2021-05-05 - Senate - Senate Third Reading in Concurrence (Y: 17 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2021-05-05 - Senate - Senate Motion to Change Calendar (Y: 6 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [FAIL]
2021-04-29 - House - House Third Reading (Y: 34 N: 24 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2021-04-23 - House - House Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed B-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 16 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [PASS]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (Y: 6 N: 17 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Refer (Y: 6 N: 16 NV: 0 Abs: 8) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Refer (Y: 6 N: 17 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Refer (Y: 6 N: 17 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Refer (Y: 6 N: 16 NV: 0 Abs: 8) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Rerefer (Y: 6 N: 17 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to Table (Y: 6 N: 16 NV: 0 Abs: 8) [FAIL]
2021-03-25 - Senate - Senate Motion to substitute Minority Report (Y: 6 N: 17 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [FAIL]
2021-02-25 - Senate - Senate Committee Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2021-09-25SenateEffective date, September 25, 2021.
2021-06-10SenateChapter 146, 2021 Laws.
2021-06-01SenateGovernor signed.
2021-05-13HouseSpeaker signed.
2021-05-06SenatePresident signed.
2021-05-05SenateSenate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 17; Nays, 7--Anderson, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Johnson, Kennemer, Knopp; Absent, 3--Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Heard, Thomsen.
2021-05-05SenateMotion to take and place consideration of action on concurrence to June 27 calendar. Motion failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 18--Beyer, Burdick, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Gorsek, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, President Courtney, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 3--Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Heard, Thomsen.
2021-04-29HouseVote explanation(s) filed by Evans.
2021-04-29HouseThird reading. Carried by Prusak. Passed. Ayes, 34; Nays, 24--Bonham, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Cate, Drazan, Evans, Gomberg, Hayden, Leif, Levy, Lewis, Meek, Moore-Green, Morgan, Noble, Owens, Post, Reschke, Smith DB, Smith G, Stark, Wallan, Weber, Wright; Excused, 2--Nearman, Zika.
2021-04-28HouseSecond reading.
2021-04-27HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
2021-04-23HouseWork Session held.
2021-04-22HousePublic Hearing held.
2021-04-21HousePublic Hearing held.
2021-04-08HouseReferred to Rules.
2021-04-01HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2021-03-25SenateVote explanation(s) filed by Golden, Patterson.
2021-03-25SenateFindley, Girod, Johnson, Knopp, Manning Jr declared potential conflict of interest.
2021-03-25SenateThird reading. Carried by Burdick. Passed. Ayes, 16; Nays, 7--Anderson, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Johnson, Kennemer, Knopp; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to postpone indefinitely failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 17--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to refer to Rules with recommendation to adopt -A17 amendments failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 16--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 4--Boquist, Gorsek, Johnson, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to refer to Rules failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 17--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 3--Heard, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to refer to Ways and Means with recommendation to adopt -A16 amendments failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 17--Beyer, Burdick, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, President Courtney, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to refer to Ways and Means failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 16--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 4--Boquist, Gorsek, Johnson, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to rerefer to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 17--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to lay on the table failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 16--Burdick,Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 4--Beyer, Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-25SenateMotion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed. Ayes, 6; Nays, 17--Beyer, Burdick, Courtney, Dembrow, Frederick, Gelser, Golden, Jama, Johnson, Lieber, Manning Jr, Patterson,, Prozanski, Riley, Steiner Hayward, Taylor, Wagner; Absent, 4--Heard, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 3--Boquist, Gorsek, Thomsen.
2021-03-24SenateSecond reading.
2021-03-22SenateMinority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments. (Printed A-Eng. Minority)
2021-03-22SenateRecommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng).
2021-02-25SenateWork Session held.
2021-02-22SenatePublic Hearing held.
2021-01-19SenateReferred to Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.
2021-01-11SenateIntroduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Oregon State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB554
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/Senate%20Minority%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/Minority%20Report%20A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/House%20Amendments%20to%20A-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/B-Engrossed
Texthttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB554/Enrolled
Roll Callhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/CommitteeReports/MajorityReport/31138
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