Arizona 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: Died

HB 2059 — firearms; state guard; composition; program

Last action — house second reading

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular 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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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends various statutes to establish the Arizona Citizens Marksmanship Program, providing firearms training for eligible residents, modifies militia composition, and reinforces state regulation of firearms and ammunition.

  • Section 13-3114

    The Arizona citizens marksmanship program is established to provide firearms for training in marksmanship skills to citizens and residents of this state who are eligible for service in the Arizona state guard pursuant to section 26-121.

    Establishes a marksmanship training program for eligible residents.

  • Section 13-3114

    The department may: Accept and spend monies from any lawful public or private source, including private grants, gifts, contributions and devises, to assist in carrying out the purposes of this section.

    Allows the department to accept funds from various sources for the program.

  • Section 13-3114

    The Arizona citizens marksmanship program fund is established consisting of private grants, gifts, contributions and devises and proceeds from the sale of firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and other equipment or merchandise by the department.

    Creates a dedicated fund for the marksmanship program's resources.

  • Section 26-121

    "citizens of the this state" → "citizens of this state"

    Corrects wording for clarity by removing redundant 'the'.

  • Section 26-128

    Contract with firearms manufacturers in this state to manufacture or refurbish firearms or firearm accessories for sale to participants in the program.

    Allows contracts with manufacturers for program firearms and accessories.

  • Section 26-174

    "the this state" → "this state"

    Corrects wording for clarity by removing redundant 'the'.

  • Section 26-174

    "and, as soon as practicable, shall be governed by and subject to the laws of the this state pertaining to the national guard." → "and shall be governed by and subject to the laws of this state pertaining to the national guard."

    Simplifies the regulation text by removing extraneous language.

Action History

  1. house second reading

  2. house first reading.

  3. prefiled.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (92)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2059?
HB 2059 is sponsored by David Stringer.
What is the current status of HB 2059?
This bill died with 53rd Legislature - 2nd Regular 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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