SB 342
Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SJUD) |
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Sponsors | Herman Baertschiger Jr. (Republican) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Requires seized firearms to be transferred to the Department of State Lands with sale proceeds deposited into the Emergency Housing Account for assisting homeless and at-risk individuals.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Herman Baertschiger Jr.
Overview#
Requires agency, board, commission or other instrumentality of state that lawfully seizes firearm to transfer firearm to Department of State Lands for disposition as unclaimed property. Requires department to deposit proceeds of sale of firearm into Emergency Housing Account and directs Housing and Community Services Department to disburse moneys deposited for purposes of assisting persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2019-01-15 | S | Referred to Judiciary. |
| 2019-06-30 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |