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Introduced
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to improving security in schools and the safety1of students by: Creating a grant program for school districts to2implement emergency response systems; creating a program to provide3students and the community with the means to report unsafe or violent4activities; requiring the same background check process to purchase5certain rifles and shotguns as is currently required for pistols;6prohibiting persons under the age of 21 from purchasing certain7rifles and shotguns; and generating funds; amending RCW 9.41.090,89.41.094, 9.41.097, 9.41.0975, 9.41.110, 9.41.113, 9.41.124,936.28A.420, and 9.41.240; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240 and109.41.010; adding a new section to chapter 43.10 RCW; adding a new11section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; creating a new section; and12prescribing penalties.13
AI Summary
This bill proposes several measures to improve school security and student safety:
1. It establishes a grant program for school districts to implement emergency response systems using evolving technology.
2. It creates a statewide "Students Protecting Students" program within the Attorney General's office to allow anonymous reporting of unsafe or violent activities, with protections for the identity of the reporting party.
3. It requires schools to provide age-appropriate education about the Students Protecting Students program.
4. It expands background check requirements for purchasing semiautomatic rifles and shotguns with certain tactical features, raises the minimum purchase age to 21 for these firearms, and increases fees for firearm dealer licenses.
5. It provides funding for local law enforcement agencies to conduct background checks and investigate illegal firearm purchase attempts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Laurie Jinkins (D)*,
Sherry Appleton (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Ruth Kagi (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
June Robinson (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Judiciary (on 02/26/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=3004&year=2017 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/3004.pdf |
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