House Bill 4068
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At the request of: Chief Sponsors: Representative Gomberg , Representative Thatcher Regular Sponsors: Senator Prozanski , Representative Barker , Representative Esquivel , Representative Krieger , Representative Weidner (Presession Filed)
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Relating to concealed handgun license applicants previously charged with marijuana offenses.
Summary:
HOUSE BILL 4068 -
Modifies requirements for concealed handgun license applicants.
- HB 4068
You can read the full proposed measure here:
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Status:
Current Location: Legislative Counsel - Enrollment
House BILL 4068 - filed
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2014 Regular Session.
Next Date:
2/28/2014,
Floor Sessions -
House Chamber, Order of Business:
Third Reading
See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2014R1/Measures/Overview/HB4068 - for schedule.
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You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.
History:
2-3 (H) | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-3 (H) | Referred to Judiciary.
2-5 (H) | Public Hearing held.
2-12 (H) | Work Session held.
2-13 (H) | Work Session held.
2-14 (H) | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-14 (H) | Second reading.
2-17 (H) | Third reading. Carried by Gomberg. Passed. Ayes, 57; Excused, 2--Hicks, Tomei; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Kennemer.
2-18 (S) | First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-18 (S) | Referred to Judiciary.
2-19 (S) | Public Hearing held.
2-25 (S) | Work Session held.
2-25 (S) | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2-26 (S) | Second reading.
2-27 (S) | Third reading. Carried by Kruse. Passed.Ayes, 30.
2-28 (H) | House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 59; Excused, 1--Smith.
See - http://apps.leg.state.or.us/MeasureInfo/Measure - for latest on status.
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Act Today! House Bill 4068 will mean ...
WHAT THE MEASURE DOES: Allows a person with one violation or misdemeanor conviction for marijuana possession or one court diversion for marijuana possession to apply for a concealed firearm permit regardless of whether the conviction was in Oregon or in another state. Applies to license applications submitted on or after the effective date of this Act.
ISSUES DISCUSSED:
· Out-of-state convictions
· Does not apply to felony convictions
EFFECT OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT: Clarifies the statute.
BACKGROUND: It is a crime to possess marijuana in Oregon unless a person has a right to do so under Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Act, ROS 475.300 to 475.346. The penalty for illegally possessing marijuana depends on the amount possessed. If the amount possessed is four avoirdupois ounces or more, possession is a Class C felony. If the amount is less than four avoirdupois ounces, but more than one avoirdupois ounce, possession is a B misdemeanor. If the amount possessed is less than one avoirdupois ounce, possession is a violation with a presumptive fine of $650. Possession of one-quarter ounce or more of a marijuana product is a C felony. Possession of under that amount is a B misdemeanor. Currently, a person who has been convicted of a violation for possessing marijuana is not disqualified from obtaining a concealed firearms permit if otherwise eligible to do so. Measure would apply to out-of-state convictions as well in state convictions.
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Here is a link to text of HB 4068:
H.B. 4068