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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

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

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.

HR 34 National

Guns in K-12 Schools

This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone.

Position: Oppose

Status: Died in a previous Congress

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

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

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

SB 552 Oregon

Forced Mandated Concealed Carry (Reciprocity)

Provides person licensed to carry concealed handgun in another state with protection provided to person with Oregon concealed handgun license.

Position: Oppose

Status: Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

SB 548 Oregon

Sheriff Shopping Bill

Authorizes sheriff of county to issue concealed handgun license to any qualified person who is a resident of Oregon.

Position: Oppose

Status: Referred to Judiciary Committee

SB 546 Oregon

Participants in Address Confidentiality Program exempt from firearm background checks

Exempts transferee who is certified participant in Address Confidentiality Program from private firearm transfer criminal background check requirement.

Position: Oppose

Status: Senate Committee on Judiciary