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SB 669 Oregon

No firearm background checks for CHL holders; removes OSP from background check process

SB 669 weakens Oregon's strong firearm background check law. People who have a concealed handgun license (CHL) would not be required to undergo a background check before purchasing a gun. Oregon CHLs are renewed every 4 years which means a prohibited purchaser could buy guns with no questions asked for 4 years. Oregon has more has 200,000 CHL holders.

Removing the Oregon State Police as the point of contact (POC) for firearm background checks endangers Oregonians by removing a layer of checks and data from the background check process.

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Exempts certain transferors of firearms from requesting criminal background check if purchaser or recipient has concealed handgun license.
Requires county sheriff to request that Department of State Police perform criminal background check with National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Requires sheriff to obtain certain information from noncitizen applicants before issuing concealed handgun license.

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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SB 670 Oregon

Reduce CHL age requirement to 18 for service members

Reduces required age for concealed handgun license applicant to 18 years of age if applicant is service member.

The concept of this bill has been added to the FRMA bill (was SB 764, waiting for a new bill number from the Senate Rules Committee).

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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SB 675 Oregon

Concealed carry without license or training; expands background check loophole

Allows person to carry concealed firearm on person or in vehicle if person can legally possess firearms under Oregon law and meets certain criteria.

Exempts certain transferees from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement including people protected by stalking orders.

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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SB 679 Oregon

School districts are prohibited from establishing policies regulating, restricting, or prohibiting firearms.

Prohibits governmental agency or school district from establishing policy regulating, restricting or prohibiting firearms. Provides that policy contrary to prohibition is void.

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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SB 681 Oregon

Relaxes laws relating to possession of firearms, including organized militia

Exempts federal and state military personnel from laws establishing crime of unlawful possession of firearm when engaged in official functions on military property.

Authorizes Governor or Adjutant General to issue regulations regarding use and possession of firearms on military property.

Position: Neutral

Status: Senate Presidents Desk - Awaiting Referral

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HB 2840 Oregon

Tax credits for firearm 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. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2027. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

HB 2840 could set an interesting precedent for tax credits. Will Oregonians receive credits for Vehicle Emissions Tests at DEQ? For travel to and from the DEQ?

Position: Oppose

Status: House Committee On Revenue

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HJR 13 Oregon

Proposing amendment to Oregon Constitution relating to firearms.

Hearing scheduled for April 17, 1 PM, Hearing Room 50.

Ceasefire Oregon opposes this bill because it does not provide necessary constitutional protections to people.

The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election held throughout this state.

The -1 amendment to this bill changes the wording to: "A law authorizing a police officer to, after stopping a person in a manner authorized by this Constitution and the laws of this state, ask the person if the person is in possession of a firearm is not a law violating the right of the people against unreasonable search or seizure as described in subsection (1) of this section."

Position: Oppose

Status: Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Rules.

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SB 495 Oregon

Counties can regulate used firearms purchased by pawnshops and secondhand stores

Authorizes county to regulate purchase of used firearms by pawnshops and secondhand stores.

Position: Neutral

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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SB 554 Oregon

Increased penalties for use or threatened use of firearm

Increases penalties for felonies having as element defendant’s use or threatened use of firearm in commission of a crime.

Position: Neutral

Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee, then to Ways and Means

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SB 553 Oregon

Removes OSP as Point of Contact (POC) for Firearm Background Checks

-Removes Oregon State Police as designated state point of contact for purposes of National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
-Requires gun dealer to obtain authorization to transfer firearm directly from system.
-A similar bill (HB 2791), introduced by Representative Thatcher, failed in the 2011 legislative session.

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary

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