2013 OK Firearms Legislation

[hrdware]

Here is the list of all bills that made it out of committee for the house of origin. Floor votes have to be completed by midnight Thursday the 14th.

Bills that made it out of committee

HB1062
Would allow teachers who complete a reserve officer training course to carry concealed firearms at school with school district approval.

HB1240
Would require court clerks to forward commitment orders to national mental health care database for the purpose of NICS checks.

HB1277
Modifies some mandetory and temporary preclusions for handgun license

HB1366
If the first set of fingerprints are bad, the next set can be taken by any sheriff, police department or approved private vendor.

HB1462
Would allow 10 year license for instructors, also removes the $60 safety class cap

HB1489
Would allow persons to apply for renewal licenses online and not be charged a convienience fee for doing so

HB1558
Would allow people with a handgun license to carry a concealed firearm on busses (subject to owner rules)

HB1622
Would allow private schools to develop their own policy regarding the carrying of firearms on private school property

HB1894
Would remove the $60 safety class course fee

HB2020
Would prevent public monies from being used to promote or advocate gun control

HB2021
Creates the Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act. Any firearm or accessory made in Oklahoma, stamped "Made in Oklahoma" and kept within the borders of the state would be exempt from federal regulation

HJR1026
Would create a ballot item for public vote. If the ballot vote passes, the state constitution would change to move toward a constitutional carry state.

SB173
Would remove liability from businesses who allow people to carry open or concealed in the establishment.

SB831
Exception to unlawful carry; certain employees to carry firearm onto certain property

SB884 (passed senate, now in the house)
Would allow military personnel to use an active mulitary identification instead of a handgun license

SB934
Clarification of minors in posession of firearms

 

[caojyn]

Thanks for compiling a list

 

[EFsDad]

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 54th Legislature (2013)

HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION 1026 By: Fisher and Kern





Wow we need to get behind this one!!!

HJR1026

AS INTRODUCED

A Joint Resolution directing the Secretary of State to refer to the people for their approval or rejection a proposed amendment to Section 26 of Article II of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma; clarifying manner in which citizens may keep and bear arms; providing ballot title; and directing filing.

 

[CoachR64]

Hard to tell from the descriptions, but are any of these the proposed bill that changed the sda to allow permit holders to kee their firearm in their vehicle on school property?

 

[chuter]

SB173; no liability for property/business owners that do or do not allow firearms to be carried: seems like this could cut both ways.
It might make it easier for some to decide to allow firearms, but it also hurts the argument that if they refuse to allow firearms in the business then the business is responsible for customers not being able to defend themselves.

I don't know if anyone has actually sued a business for that before.............?

Wasn't there a bill that clarified that simply posting a no-guns sign did not mean crossing the threshold was tresspassing? You had to be asked to leave first?

 

[CoachR64]

I am referring to legislation that was being introduced that applied specifically to schools. As of right now, schools are the only place you can not legally keep a firearm in the vehicle while on the property. Every other place, vehicle is considered your private property and gun is good. I hate having to leave my firearm home during the week and not have it as I am out and about before or after work.

 

[Model 70]

HB 2021- Wonder how this Bill will apply to those weapons and accessories that are currently classified as NFA under the "Uncles" prudent and watchful eyes? I'm quite sure that some form of fiscal withholding would follow such a bold move by the state. Thoughts?

 

[skycitadel]

The house stayed up till midnight. firearms freedom act! yay!

 

[hrdware]

Hard to tell from the descriptions, but are any of these the proposed bill that changed the sda to allow permit holders to kee their firearm in their vehicle on school property?

Sadly, no. The only one that comes close is HB1622 which would allow private schools to determine their own policy. Public schools would still not allow firearms to be stored in the parking lot.

 

[hrdware]

SB173; no liability for property/business owners that do or do not allow firearms to be carried: seems like this could cut both ways.
It might make it easier for some to decide to allow firearms, but it also hurts the argument that if they refuse to allow firearms in the business then the business is responsible for customers not being able to defend themselves.

I don't know if anyone has actually sued a business for that before.............?

Wasn't there a bill that clarified that simply posting a no-guns sign did not mean crossing the threshold was tresspassing? You had to be asked to leave first?

The original bill only eliminated liability for companies who did not post signs. The bill was amended in committee to remove liability from every business which is ridiculous. There have been businesses in other states that have been sued over injuries from criminals doing things where people could not defend themselves. This legislation is based on Wisconsin law and had almost identical wording. The original legislation would have been a good law.

There were a couple bills that would have required you to be asked to leave before it could be considered trespassing, but those never made it out of committee.