Legislation – Page 6 – Ceasefire Oregon

HR 1446 National

Enhanced Background Checks (Expands Charleston Loophole From 3 to 10 Days)

This bill revises background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensee (e.g., a licensed gun dealer) to an unlicensed person.

Specifically, it increases the amount of time, from 3 business days to a minimum of 10 business days, that a federal firearms licensee must wait to receive a completed background check prior to transferring a firearm to an unlicensed person. (This type of transaction is often referred to as a default proceed transaction.)

If a submitted background check remains incomplete after 10 business days, then the prospective purchaser may submit a petition for a final firearms eligibility determination. If an additional 10 days elapse without a final determination, then the federal firearms licensee may transfer the firearm to the prospective purchaser.

Position: Support

Status: Received in the Senate

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HR 1808 National

Regulating Assault Weapons (House)

To regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

Position: Support

Status: House Judiciary Committee

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S 736 National

Regulating Assault Weapons (Senate)

A bill to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

Position: Support

Status: Senate Judiciary Committee

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HR 8 National

Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (National)

This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).

Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.

The prohibition does not apply to certain firearm transfers, such as a gift between spouses in good faith.

Position: Support

Status: Received in Senate on March 22, 2021

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HB 3005 Oregon

Repeal firearm pre-emption law, House Version

The public hearing and work session for this bill have been cancelled.

Repeals statute creating state preemption of local firearm regulation and statutes creating exceptions to preemption.

Position: Neutral

Status: House Judiciary Committee

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SB 503 Oregon

Firearm Reciprocity

Provides person with privileges and legal defenses available to person with Oregon concealed handgun license if person is licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state that recognizes Oregon concealed handgun licenses.

Position: Oppose

Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation

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HB 2872 Oregon

Creates tax credits for background check fees and associated travel

Creates credit against personal income tax for cost of criminal history record check required by state law for transfer of firearm. Creates subtraction from taxable income for mileage for travel associated with criminal history record check.

Position: Oppose

Status: Referred to House Revenue

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HB 2543 Oregon

Close the Charleston Loophole

A work session in the House Judiciary Committee on March 30, 2021 sent this bill to the House Rules Committee.

Firearm background checks should be completed and approved before the sale or transfer of a firearm. The Charleston Loophole, however, allows sales or transfers to be completed without a background check. HB 2543 will require gun sellers to respect existing laws, including longstanding laws prohibiting felons, abusers, fugitives from justice and other prohibited purchasers from buying guns.

Position: Support

Status: House Rules Committee

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HB 2510 Oregon

Yuille Forsyth Storage Act of 2021

The contents of HB 2510 have been added to SB 554B. The bill was passed by the Senate and was signed by Gov. Brown on June 1, 2021.

Ceasefire Oregon supported HB 2510 and recommended three additional amendments: an anti-trafficking amendment; an amendment to encourage a gun owner provide the serial number of a lost or stolen firearm; and an amendment to require Oregon State Police to provide a report on the theft or loss of privately held firearms in Oregon, a report indicating the method of storage of firearms used in all unintentional shootings, and a report of shootings involving minors.

The board of Ceasefire Oregon supports HB 2510 with or without these amendments.

Position: Support

Status: Added to SB 554B and passed.

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SB 604 Oregon

Permit and Training Required to Purchase a Firearm

Requires person to obtain permit before purchasing or otherwise receiving firearm under circumstances requiring criminal background check. Specifies qualifications for permit and procedures for applying for and issuing permit.

Position: Support

Status: Senate Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation.

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