The Divine 9: An Update on Firearm-Related Bills
By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon
The Oregon Legislature is taking strong action this session to reduce gun violence throughout Oregon. Ceasefire Oregon is highlighting the following nine bills–the Divine 9. Mark your calendars: most of these bills have hearings and/or work sessions scheduled for April 2, 3, or 7. Register NOW to testify by clicking the link to each bill and choosing “Register to Testify.” We are anticipating amendments for some of the bills.
HB 3075-1, the bill to make minor but necessary modifications to Measure 114, had a hearing this week and is scheduled for a work session on April 2 at 3 PM.
HB 3076-1, the bill to require federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) to also be licensed by the state, was also heard this week (March 20) and is scheduled for a work session along with HB 3075-1 on April 2 at 3 PM.
HB 3443 states each gun possessed by a felon constitutes a separate offense. This bill is scheduled for a public hearing and possible work session on April 7 at 3:00 PM in Hearing Room F.
HB 3884, a firearm hold agreement bill, is scheduled for both a public hearing and a work session on April 3. We anticipate an amendment to this bill. Firearm hold agreements can be useful tools to reduce gun violence, particularly suicide.
SB 203, a bill relating to Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), is scheduled for a public hearing and possible work session on April 7. We anticipate an amendment to tihs bill.
SB 243 has an amendment (-1) and is scheduled for a public hearing on March 27 at 3 PM and a work session on April 3 at 3 PM. SB 243-1 requires a 72 hour waiting period between purchase and possession of a firearm, raises the age to 21 for most firearm purchases or transfers (exempts certain hunting rifles), and bans the sale, possession, transport, or use of rapid fire activators. Register to testify by going to this page and clicking “Register to Testify” so you are ready when the amendment is posted.
SB 429 requires a 72 hour waiting period from the time a firearm background check is approved to the time the firearm can be released by the gun dealer. A public hearing and work session is scheduled for April 7.
SB 696 bans rapid fire activators. A public hearing and work session is scheduled for April 7.
SB 697 raises the age of firearm possession to 21 with certain exceptions. A public hearing and work session is scheduled for April 7.
SB 698 authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy prohibiting concealed handgun license holders from carrying guns into the building. A public hearing and work session is scheduled for April 7.