Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

HB 2519 — Concerning concealed pistol license eligibility requirements.

Last action — Effective date 6/7/2018.

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    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2018. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 66% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    4 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2519 includes a new requirement that law enforcement agencies must provide written notice to individuals if a firearm cannot be returned within five business days, detailing the reasons for the delay. Additionally, it specifies that a concealed pistol license may only be returned once the agency confirms the licensee's eligibility to possess firearms, and it must be returned without unnecessary delay, specifically within five days after that determination. These changes are crucial because they enhance transparency and communication between law enforcement and individuals regarding their firearms, potentially improving public safety and trust in the system.

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H-3620.1HOUSE BILL 2519State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives Lovick, Hayes, Goodman, Klippert, Appleton, Sells, and RobinsonRead first time 01/10/18.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 2519State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Representatives Lovick, Hayes, Goodman, Klippert, Appleton, Sells, and RobinsonRead first time 01/10/18.
amending RCW 9.41.345;
amending RCW 9.41.345 and 9.41.240;
and(b) Hold the firearm in custody for seventy-two hours from the time notification has been provided.(4) A law enforcement agency may not return a concealed pistol license that has been surrendered to or impounded by the law enforcement agency for any reason to the licensee until the law enforcement agency determines the licensee is eligible to possess a firearm under state and federal law and meets the other eligibility requirements for a concealed pistol license under RCW 9.41.070.(5) The provisions of chapter 130, Laws of 2015 shall not apply to circumstances where a law enforcement officer has momentarily obtained a firearm from an individual and would otherwise immediately return the firearm to the individual during the same interaction.Sec. 2.  RCW 9.41.070 and 2017 c 282 s 1 and 2017 C 174 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:(1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person within this state for five years from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport, or while traveling.
and(b) Hold the firearm in custody for seventy-two hours from the time notification has been provided.(4)(a) A law enforcement agency may not return a concealed pistol license that has been surrendered to or impounded by the law enforcement agency for any reason to the licensee until the law enforcement agency determines the licensee is eligible to possess a firearm under state and federal law and meets the other eligibility requirements for a concealed pistol license under RCW 9.41.070.(b) A law enforcement agency must release a concealed pistol license to the licensee without unnecessary delay, and in no case longer than five days, after the law enforcement agency determines the requirements of (a) of this subsection have been met.(5) The provisions of chapter 130, Laws of 2015 and subsection (4) of this section shall not apply to circumstances where a law enforcement officer has momentarily obtained a firearm or concealed pistol license from an individual and would otherwise immediately return the firearm or concealed pistol license to the individual during the same interaction.Sec. 2.  RCW 9.41.070 and 2017 c 282 s 1 and 2017 C 174 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:(1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person within this state for five years from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport, or while traveling.
The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for concealed pistol licenses during regular business hours.The applicant's constitutional right to bear arms shall not be denied, unless:(a) He or she is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045, or is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law;(b) The applicant's concealed pistol license is in a revoked status;(c) He or she is under twenty-one years of age;(d) He or she is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapters 7.90, 7.92, or 7.94 RCW, or RCW 9A.46.080, 10.14.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.10.115, 26.26.130, 26.50.060, 26.50.070, or 26.26.590;(e) He or she is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;(f) He or she has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
The issuing authority shall not refuse to accept completed applications for concealed pistol licenses during regular business hours.The applicant's constitutional right to bear arms shall not be denied, unless:(a) He or she is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045, or is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law;(b) The applicant's concealed pistol license is in a revoked status;(c) He or she is under twenty-one years of age, except that a person who is under twenty-one years of age and at least eighteen years of age, and who is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the national guard or the reserves of the armed forces of the United States, or an honorably discharged veteran, is not ineligible for a concealed pistol license under this subsection (1)(c);(d) He or she is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapters 7.90, 7.92, or 7.94 RCW, or RCW 9A.46.080, 10.14.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.10.115, 26.26.130, 26.50.060, 26.50.070, or 26.26.590;(e) He or she is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;(f) He or she has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
A licensee renewing after the expiration date of the license under this subsection (14) shall pay only the renewal fee specified in subsection (6) of this section and shall not be required to pay a late renewal penalty in addition to the renewal fee.--- END ---
A licensee renewing after the expiration date of the license under this subsection (14) shall pay only the renewal fee specified in subsection (6) of this section and shall not be required to pay a late renewal penalty in addition to the renewal fee.Sec. 3.  RCW 9.41.240 and 1994 sp.s.
c 7 s 423 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, and unless an exception under RCW 9.41.042, 9.41.050, or 9.41.060 applies, a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, may possess a pistol only:(((1))) (a) In the person's place of abode;(((2))) (b) At the person's fixed place of business;
or(((3))) (c) On real property under his or her control.(2) This section does not apply to a person at least eighteen years of age, but less than twenty-one years of age, who is an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the national guard or the reserves of the armed forces of the United States, or an honorably discharged veteran.--- END ---
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018.

  2. Chapter 226, 2018 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 1; excused, 0.

  8. Conference committee report adopted.

  9. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 69; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Conference committee report adopted.

  11. Conference committee report; received 5:40 PM 3/7/2018.

  12. Conference committee report; received 5:30 PM 3/7/2018.

  13. Conference committee appointed. Representatives Jinkins, Lovick, Taylor.

  14. Conference committee request granted.

  15. Conference committee appointed. Senators Pedersen, Padden, Dhingra.

  16. Senate insists on its position and asks House for a conference.

  17. House refuses to concur in Senate amendments. Asks Senate to recede from amendments.

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  20. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  23. Minority; do not pass.

  24. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  25. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  31. Minority; do not pass.

  32. JUDI - Majority; do pass.

  33. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

  • Hayes · Cosponsor
  • Klippert · Cosponsor
  • John Lovick · Primary
  • Roger Goodman · Cosponsor
  • Appleton · Cosponsor
  • Robinson · Cosponsor
  • Sells · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 29 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (144)

144 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee (#2)

Passed 37 Yea · 11 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 24601
Republican 4500
Democrat 9000
Total 371101
% of votes cast 76%22%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Nay
Bailey — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Fain — Yea
Hawkins — Nay
Hobbs — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Nay
Brown — Yea
Baumgartner — Not Voting
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Ericksen — Nay
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Nay
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Nay
Palumbo — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee (#22)

Passed 69 Yea · 28 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 321701
Democrat 32100
Republican 51000
Total 692801
% of votes cast 70%29%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Nay
Kagi — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Muri — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Nay
Rodne — Nay
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Hargrove — Yea
Blake — Yea
Buys — Nay
Chandler — Nay
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Nay
DeBolt — Not Voting
Smith — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Kristiansen — Nay
Manweller — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Nay
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Young — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Nay
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay

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Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#46)

Passed 44 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 28201
Democrat 9000
Republican 7200
Total 44401
% of votes cast 90%8%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Nay
Baumgartner — Yea
Becker — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Not Voting
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Nay
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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742 Wilson Pg 3 Ln 11 (#45)

Failed 24 Yea · 24 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 161401
Republican 8100
Democrat 0900
Total 242401
% of votes cast 49%49%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Nay
Fain — Nay
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Not Voting
Palumbo — Nay
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Nay
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Nay
Carlyle — Nay
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Nay
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Nay
Kuderer — Nay
McCoy — Nay
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Nay
Nelson — Nay
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Ranker — Nay
Takko — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Nay
Annette Cleveland Democrat Nay
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Nay
Lisa Wellman Democrat Nay
Manka Dhingra Democrat Nay
Marko Liias Democrat Nay
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Nay
Steve Conway Democrat Nay
Victoria Hunt Democrat Nay
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Final Passage (#13)

Passed 94 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48200
Republican 14100
Democrat 32100
Total 94400
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Nay
Buys — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Nay
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Smith — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Nay
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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HB 2519 is sponsored by Hayes, Klippert, John Lovick (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Appleton, Robinson, and Sells.
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