North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SB 849 — Increase Safe Use of Firearms.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

61 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Senate Bill 849 clarify certain provisions regarding firearm permits and the authority of the sheriff and State Bureau of Investigation. Specifically, the language has been streamlined to focus on the roles of these agencies in the permitting process and enforcement. These changes help ensure that there is less confusion about responsibilities and improve the efficiency of the application and revocation processes for gun permits. This matters because clearer processes can enhance public safety and improve compliance with the law.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA May 2, 2024 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 849 Short Title:
849 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15426-MLf-146 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS, TO PROMOTE GUN SAFETY BY STRENGTHENING THE LAWGOVERNING THESAFESTORAGE OF FIREARMS,TOREQUIREUNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, TO MAKE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RESPONSIBLE FOR PISTOL PURCHASE PERMITS, TO REINSTATE THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE A PISTOL FOR PRIVATE SALES, AND TO EXEMPT FIREARM SAFETY AND STORAGE ITEMS FROM THE SALES TAX.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 6, 2024 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS, TO PROMOTE GUN SAFETY BY STRENGTHENING THE LAW GOVERNING THESAFESTORAGE OF FIREARMS,TOREQUIREUNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, TO MAKE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RESPONSIBLE FOR PISTOL PURCHASE PERMITS, TO REINSTATE THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE A PISTOLFOR PRIVATE SALES, AND TO EXEMPT FIREARM SAFETY AND STORAGE ITEMS FROM THE SALES TAX.
14-402 is reenacted as it existed immediately prior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
14-402 is reenacted as it existed immediatelyprior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
(i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the county in which the purchaser or receiver resides;
(i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the countyin which the purchaser or receiver resides;
*DRS15426-MLf-146* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (1) Antique firearm.
*S849-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (1) Antique firearm.
(5) through (7) Repealed by Session Laws 2011-56, s.
(5) through (7) Repealed bySession Laws 2011-56, s.
–A person,firm, or corporation whois not a federally licensed firearm dealer acting in accordance with federal law.
–A person,firm, or corporation whois not a federallylicensed firearm dealer acting in accordance with federal law.
14-403 is reenacted as it existed immediately prior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
14-403 is reenacted as it existed immediatelyprior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
14-404 is reenacted as it existed immediately prior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
14-404 is reenacted as it existed immediatelyprior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
The sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall determine the criminal and background history of any applicant by accessing computerized criminal history records as maintained Page 2 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 bytheStateBureauofInvestigation itandtheFederalBureauofInvestigation, by conducting a national criminal history records check, by conducting a check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and by conducting a criminal history check through the Administrative Office of the Courts.
The sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall determine the criminal and background history of any applicant by accessing computerized criminal history records as maintained Page 2 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 bytheStateBureauofInvestigationit andtheFederal BureauofInvestigation, by conducting a national criminal history records check, by conducting a check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and by conducting a criminal history check through the Administrative Office of the Courts.
For purposes of determininganapplicant'sgoodmoralcharacterto receiveapermit,thesheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall only consider an applicant's conduct and criminal history for the five-year period immediately preceding the date of the application.
For purposes of determininganapplicant'sgoodmoralcharacterto receiveapermit,the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall only consider an applicant's conduct and criminal historyfor the five-year period immediatelypreceding the date of the application.
Thedetermination by thecourt,on appeal, shall beuponthefacts, thelaw,andthereasonableness of the sheriff's State Bureau of Investigation's refusal, and shall be final.
Thedetermination bythecourt,on appeal, shall beuponthefacts, thelaw,andthereasonableness of the sheriff's State Bureau of Investigation's refusal, and shall be final.
… (e) ThesheriffStateBureau ofInvestigationshall chargeforthesheriff's itsservicesupon receipt of an application a fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each permit requested.
… (e) ThesheriffStateBureauofInvestigationshall chargeforthesheriff's itsservicesupon receipt of an application a fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each permit requested.
There shall be no limit as to the number or frequency of permit applications and no other costs or fees other than provided in this subsection shall be charged for the permit, including, but not limitedto, any costs for investigation, processing, or medical background checks by the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation or others providing records to the sheriff.State Bureau of Investigation.
There shall be no limit as to the number or frequency of permit applications and no other costs or fees other than provided in this subsection shall be charged for the permit, including, but not limitedto, anycosts for investigation, processing, or medical background checks by the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation or others providing records to the sheriff.State Bureau of Investigation.
(5) A signed release, in a form to be prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Court, that authorizes and requires disclosure to the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation of any court orders concerning the mental health or capacity DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 of the applicant to be used for the sole purpose of determining whether the applicant is disqualified to receive a permit pursuant to this section.
(5) A signed release, in a form to be prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Court, that authorizes and requires disclosure to the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation of any court orders concerning the mental health or capacity Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 of the applicant to be used for the sole purpose of determining whether the applicant is disqualified to receive a permit pursuant to this section.
… (h) The sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall revoke any permit upon the occurrence of any event or condition subsequent to the issuance of the permit, or the applicant's subsequent inability to meet a requirement under this Article, which would have resulted in a denial of the application submitted to obtain the permit if the event, condition, or the applicant's current inability to meet a statutory requirement had existed at the time of the application and prior to the issuance of the permit.
… (h) The sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall revoke anypermit upon the occurrence of any event or condition subsequent to the issuance of the permit, or the applicant's subsequent inability to meet a requirement under this Article, which would have resulted in a denial of the application submitted to obtain the permit if the event, condition, or the applicant's current inability to meet a statutory requirement had existed at the time of the application and prior to the issuance of the permit.
(5) Any person who willfully fails to surrender a permit upon notice of revocation shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(5) Anyperson who willfullyfails to surrender a permit upon notice of revocation shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(i) Apersonorentity shall promptlydiscloseto the sheriff,StateBureau of Investigation, upon presentation by the applicant or sheriff State Bureau of Investigation of an original or photocopied release form described in subdivision(5)ofsubsection (e1)ofthis section, anycourt orders concerning the mental health or capacity of the applicant who signed the release form." SECTION 1.(d) G.S.
(i) Apersonorentityshall promptlydiscloseto the sheriff,StateBureau of Investigation, upon presentation by the applicant or sheriff State Bureau of Investigation of an original or photocopied release form described in subdivision(5)ofsubsection (e1)ofthis section, anycourt orders concerning the mental health or capacity of the applicant who signed the release form." SECTION 1.(d) G.S.
14-405 is reenacted as it existed immediately prior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
14-405 is reenacted as it existed immediatelyprior to its repeal and reads as rewritten:
provided, however, that the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall make the records available upon request to any federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and shall also make the records available to the court if the records are required to be released pursuant to a court order.
provided, however, that the sheriff State Bureau of Investigation shall make the records available upon request to anyfederal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and shall also make the records available to the court if the records are required to be released pursuant to a court order.
Any application to a court for Page 4 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 release of the list of permit holders and permit application information shall be by a petition to the chief judge of the district court for the district in which the person seeking the information resides." SECTION 1.(e) G.S.
Any application to a court for Page 4 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 release of the list of permit holders and permit application information shall be by a petition to the chief judge of the district court for the district in which the person seeking the information resides." SECTION 1.(e) G.S.
14-402, 14-405, and 14-406 shall apply to the sale of pistols suitable forfiring blank cartridges.
14-402, 14-405, and 14-406 shall apply to the sale of pistols suitable forfiringblank cartridges.
Thesheriffsof all thecounties ofthis StateareBureau of Investigation is authorized and may in their discretion issue to any person, firm or corporation, private person, in any such county, a license or permit to purchase or receive any pistol suitable for firing blank cartridges from any person, firm or corporation private person offering to sell or dispose of the same, which said permit shall be in substantially the following form:
The sheriffsof all thecounties ofthis Stateare Bureau of Investigation is authorized and may in their discretion issue to any person, firm or corporation, private person, in any such county, a license or permit to purchase or receive any pistol suitable for firing blank cartridges from any person, firm or corporation private person offering to sell or dispose of the same, which said permit shall be in substantially the following form:
Federally licensed firearm dealer.
Federallylicensed firearm dealer.
(5) Materially false information.
(5) Materiallyfalse information.
DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (e) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity or to a person acting at the direction of the law enforcement officer." SECTION 1.(g) G.S.
Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (e) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer acting in his or her official capacity or to a person acting at the direction of the law enforcement officer." SECTION 1.(g) G.S.
(3) Materially false information.
(3) Materiallyfalse information.
–A person,firm, or corporation whois not a federally licensed firearm dealer acting in accordance with federal law.
–A person,firm, or corporation whois not a federallylicensed firearm dealer acting in accordance with federal law.
(1) One who is under an indictment or information for, or has been convicted in any state orin any courtofthe UnitedStates of,a felony (otherthan an offense pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, or restraints of trade).
(1) One who is under an indictment or information for, or has been convicted in anystate orin anycourtofthe UnitedStates of,a felony(otherthan anoffense pertaining to antitrust violations, unfair trade practices, or restraints of trade).
Page 6 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (6) One who has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions.
Page 6 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (6) One who has been discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States under dishonorable conditions.
DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (4) A transfer that occurs by operation of law or because of the death of a person for whom the prospective transferor is an executor or administrator of an estate or a trustee of a trust created in a will.
Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (4) A transfer that occurs by operation of law or because of the death of a person for whom the prospective transferor is an executor or administrator of an estate or a trustee of a trust created in a will.
Page 8 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Page 8 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
– Any weapon, including a starter gun, which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, or its frame or receiver.
– Any weapon, including a starter gun, which will or is designed to or mayreadilybe converted to expel a projectile bythe action of an explosive, or its frame or receiver.
If the petitioner is seeking an ex parte ERPO, the petition shall DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 includeanallegationthattherespondentposesanimminentdangerofphysical harm to self or others by having in his or her care, custody, possession, ownership, or control a firearm.Theallegationrequired under this subdivision shall include facts to support the allegation.
If the petitioner is seeking an ex parte ERPO, the petition shall Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 includeanallegationthattherespondentposesanimminentdangerofphysical harm to self or others by having in his or her care, custody, possession, ownership, or control a firearm.Theallegationrequired under this subdivision shall include facts to support the allegation.
(6) A description of the requirements for relinquishment and retrieval of any firearms, ammunition, permits to purchase firearms, and permits to carry Page 10 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 concealed firearms that are in the care, custody, ownership, or control of the respondent.
(6) A description of the requirements for relinquishment and retrieval of any firearms, ammunition, permits to purchase firearms, and permits to carry Page 10 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 concealed firearms that are in the care, custody, ownership, or control of the respondent.
– If the court finds by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the respondent poses an imminent danger of causing physical injury to self or others by having in his or her custody a firearm, a judge or magistrate of district court may issue an ex parte ERPO before a hearing for a full ERPO and without evidence of service of process or notice.
– If the court finds by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the respondent poses an imminent danger of causing physical injuryto self or others by having in his or her custody a firearm, a judge or magistrate of district court may issue an ex parte ERPO before a hearing for a full ERPO and without evidence of service of process or notice.
DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 A continuance shall be limited to one extension of no more than 10 days unless all parties consent or good cause is shown.
Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 11 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 A continuance shall be limited to one extension of no more than 10 days unless all parties consent or good cause is shown.
– At the time of surrender or seizure, the sheriff taking possession of a firearmshall issuea receipt identifying all firearmsthat havebeensurrendered orseized andshall provide a copy of the receipt to the respondent.
– At the time of surrender or seizure, the sheriff taking possession of a firearmshall issuea receipt identifyingall firearmsthathavebeen surrenderedorseized andshall provide a copy of the receipt to the respondent.
– If the court does not enter a full ERPO when the ex parte ERPO expires, the respondent may retrieve any weapons surrendered to the sheriff unless the court finds that the respondent is otherwise precluded from owning or possessing a firearm pursuant to State or federal law.
– If the court does not enter a full ERPO when the ex parte ERPO expires, the respondent mayretrieve anyweapons surrendered to the sheriff unless the court finds that the respondent is otherwise precluded from owning or possessing a firearm pursuant to State or federal law.
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Unless the court finds that the respondent is otherwise precluded from owning or possessing a firearm pursuant to State or federal law, all firearms, ammunition, and permits surrendered by the respondent shall be returned within 30 days of the date the motion was received by the court.
Unless the court finds that the respondent is otherwise precluded from owning or possessing a firearm pursuant to State or federal law, all firearms, ammunition, and permits surrendered bythe respondent shall be returned within 30 days of the date the motion was received by the court.
Page 12 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (g) Motion for Return by Third Party.
Page 12 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (g) Motion for Return by Third Party.
The court may renew an ERPO, including an ERPO that previously has been renewed, upon a motion by the petitioner filed before the expiration of the current ERPO.
The court mayrenew an ERPO, including an ERPO that previously has been renewed, upon a motion by the petitioner filed before the expiration of the current ERPO.
If the motion for renewal is uncontested and the petitioner seeks no modification of the ERPO, the ERPO may be renewed if the petitioner's motion or affidavit states DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 that there has been no material change in relevant circumstances since entry of the ERPO and states the reason for the requested renewal.
If the motion for renewal is uncontested and the petitioner seeks no modification of the ERPO, the ERPO maybe renewed if the petitioner's motion or affidavit states Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 13 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 that there has been no material change in relevant circumstances since entry of the ERPO and states the reason for the requested renewal.
– An ERPO expiring on a day the court is not open for business shall expire in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6(a) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, G.S.
– An ERPO expiring on a daythe court is not open for business shall expire in accordance with the provisions of Rule 6(a) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, G.S.
Any order extending, modifying, or revoking an ERPO shall be promptly delivered to the sheriff by the clerk and served in a manner provided for service of process in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Any order extending, modifying, or revoking an ERPO shall be promptlydelivered to the sheriff bythe clerk and served in a manner provided for service of process in accordance with the provisions of this section.
A copy of the ERPO shall be issued promptly to and retained by the police department of the municipality of the petitioner's residence.
A copy of the ERPO shall be issued promptlyto and retained bythe police department of the municipalityof the petitioner's residence.
– It is unlawful for any person to possess, purchase, or receive, or attempt to possess, purchase, or receive, afirearm,ammunition, orpermits to purchaseorcarry concealed firearms, for so long as an ERPO entered against that person in accordance with this Chapter is in effect.
– It is unlawful for anyperson to possess, purchase, or receive, or attempt to possess, purchase, or receive, afirearm,ammunition, orpermits to purchaseorcarryconcealed firearms, for so long as an ERPO entered against that person in accordance with this Chapter is in effect.
Page 14 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 A person who knowingly makes a false statement when petitioning for an ERPO under this Chapter, or who knowingly makes a false statement to a law enforcement agency or officer that an ERPO entered pursuant to this Chapter remains in effect, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Page 14 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 A person who knowingly makes a false statement when petitioning for an ERPO under this Chapter, or who knowingly makes a false statement to a law enforcement agency or officer that an ERPO entered pursuant to this Chapter remains in effect, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
The Attorney General shall not be required to track or otherwise maintain records of any mail received on behalf of a program participant unless the mail is certified or registered mail.
The AttorneyGeneral shall not be required to track or otherwise maintain records of any mail received on behalf of a program participant unless the mail is certified or registered mail.
DRS15426-MLf-146 Page 15 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 15C-4.
Senate Bill 849-First Edition Page 15 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 15C-4.
Page 16 DRS15426-MLf-146 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 PART V.
Page 16 Senate Bill 849-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 PART V.
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Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 26008
Democratic 7000
Republican 7002
Total 400010
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Yea
Ballard — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
Bryant — Yea
Hartsell — Yea
D.Davis — Yea
Smith — Yea
VanDuyn — Yea
Brown — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
J.Jackson — Not Voting
Smith-Ingram — Not Voting
J.Davis — Not Voting
Barringer — Yea
Bingham — Not Voting
Brock — Yea
Curtis — Yea
Foushee — Not Voting
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rabin — Not Voting
Rucho — Yea
Tarte — Not Voting
Tillman — Yea
Wade — Yea
Woodard — Yea
McKissick — Not Voting
Randleman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Tracy Clark Democratic Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Not Voting

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Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 11001
Unaffiliated 740010
Republican 20002
U 1000
Total 1060013
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Avila — Yea
Baskerville — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Burr — Yea
Conrad — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Farmer-Butterfield — Yea
Fisher — Yea
Floyd — Yea
Fraley — Yea
Gill — Yea
Hamilton — Not Voting
Hardister — Not Voting
Horn — Yea
Hunter — Yea
L.Bell — Yea
C.Graham — Yea
G.Graham — Yea
Earle — Yea
D.Hall — Yea
L.Hall — Yea
Jackson — Yea
G.Martin — Yea
R.Moore — Yea
Queen — Yea
B.Richardson — Yea
W.Richardson — Yea
B.Turner — Yea
J.Bell — Yea
Brawley — Yea
R.Brown — Yea
Davis — Yea
K.Hall — Yea
L.Johnson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Malone — Yea
S.Martin — Yea
T.Moore(Speaker) — Yea
Bishop — Yea
Bryan — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Catlin — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Collins — Yea
Daughtry — Yea
Dollar — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Hager — Yea
Hanes — Yea
Holley — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Insko — Yea
Langdon — Yea
Luebke — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Pendleton — Yea
Presnell — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sgro — Yea
Stone — Yea
R.Turner — Yea
Dobson — Not Voting
Goodman — Not Voting
Jeter — Not Voting
Jordan — Not Voting
Murphy — Not Voting
Speciale — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Terry — Not Voting
West — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Lewis — Not Voting
Lucas — Yea
McGrady — Yea
Michaux — Yea
Millis — Yea
Salmon — Yea
Stam — Yea
Steinburg — Yea
Whitmire — Yea
Wray — Yea
Zachary — Not Voting
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Not Voting
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Not Voting
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John M. Blust Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Not Voting
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea

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Who sponsors SB 849?
SB 849 is sponsored by Sydney Batch (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Marcus, Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 849?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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