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2021 Senate Bill 5078: Addressing firearm safety measures to increase public safety
Introduced by Sen. Marko Liias (Lynnwood) (D) on January 11, 2021
Referred to the Senate Law & Justice Committee on January 11, 2021
Would prohibit the manufacture, possession, distribution, importation, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, or transfer of large capacity magazines with the capability of holding more than ten rounds of ammunition.
Substitute offered in the Senate on January 28, 2021
Prohibits the manufacture, possession, distribution, importation, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, or transfer of large capacity magazines with the capability of holding more than ten rounds of ammunition, unless the possession falls within one of the stated exceptions including prior possession.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 29, 2021
Amendment offered by Sen. Keith Wagoner (Sedro-Woolley) (R) on February 9, 2022
Exempts members of the United States armed forces under permanent change of station orders to Washington from the prohibition on importation of large capacity magazines that were in their possession prior to their arrival in Washington.
The amendment failed 24 to 25 in the Senate on February 9, 2022.
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Amendment offered by Sen. Marko Liias (Lynnwood) (D) on February 9, 2022
Striking amendment. (1) Limits the prohibition to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of large capacity magazines. (2) Defines a large capacity magazine as a device that may accept more than 10 rounds. (3) Makes violations of this act a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. (4) Amends the legislative findings and intent. (5) Amends the definition of "manufacture" to include the fabrication or construction of large capacity magazines. (6) Adds to the prohibitions of this bill a prohibition against the manufacture of large capacity magazines. (7) Adds the manufacture of large capacity magazines by a licensed firearms manufacturer, for the purposes of sale to any branch of the armed forces of the U.S. or the State of Washington, or to a law enforcement agency in this state, to the exclusions from the prohibitions of this bill. (8) Amends the title. (9) Adds a definition of "import." (10) Adds to the prohibitions of this bill a prohibition against the importation of large capacity magazines. (11) Adds importation of large capacity magazines by a licensed firearms manufacturer or dealer to the exclusions from the prohibition of this bill. (12) Amends the definition of "distribute." (13) Amends the exception to prohibitions against the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of large capacity magazines as it relates to transactions between properly licensed dealers and persons legally authorized to possess or transfer large capacity magazines.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Changes the capacity limit from more than 10 rounds to more than 17 rounds.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Changes the capacity limit from more than 10 rounds to more than 30 rounds.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Changes the capacity limit from more than 10 rounds to more than 21 rounds.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Clarifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers where one individual holds a valid concealed pistol license (CPL).
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Clarifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers where one individual is a certified weapons training instructor or range safety officer.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Clarifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers where one individual is employed as a private security guard or armed private investigator.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Adds intent element to section 3 concerning the new crime of unlawful manufacture, import, distribution, sale, or offer for sale; adds intent element to section 4 concerning the Consumer Protection Act.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Replaces references to "large capacity magazines" with "regular capacity magazines..
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Creates a one-year exemption for retail establishments to clear inventory of large capacity magazines; provides method of proving inventory.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Phil Fortunato (Auburn) (R) on February 9, 2022
Creates a 15-day exemption to the prohibition on importing large capacity magazines for individual visitors to Washington who hold a valid CPL.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Jim McCune, (R-Graham) (R) on February 9, 2022
Clarifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers of large capacity magazines between family members.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Mike Padden (Spokane Valley) (R) on February 9, 2022
Removes provisions related to unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Shelly Short (Addy) (R) on February 9, 2022
Adds an exemption for shooting range facility operators and firearms training instructors that make large capacity magazines available for temporary use by clients at a shooting range or facility.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Amendment offered by Sen. Keith Wagoner (Sedro-Woolley) (R) on February 9, 2022
Clarifies the definition of "import" to exclude individuals who return to Washington with the same large capacity magazine they left Washington with.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 9, 2022
Prohibits the manufacture, possession, distribution, importation, selling, offering for sale, purchase, or transfer of large capacity magazines with the capability of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, unless the possession falls within one of the stated exceptions including prior possession.
Received in the House on February 12, 2022
Referred to the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on February 12, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Walsh (Aberdeen) (R) on March 4, 2022
Removes the underlying bill's intent section..
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Walsh (Aberdeen) (R) on March 4, 2022
Removes conversion kits, parts, and combinations of parts from the definition of "large capacity magazine.".
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jenny Graham (Spokane) (R) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "large capacity magazine" to mean an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 30 rounds of ammunition. Modifies the exception to this definition for permanently altered ammunition feeding devices to cover devices altered so they cannot accommodate more than 30 rounds of ammunition.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley (Seattle) (D) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "large capacity magazine" to mean an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition for a rifle or shotgun or more than 15 rounds of ammunition for a pistol.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Walsh (Aberdeen) (R) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "large capacity magazine" to exclude parts necessary to repair a large capacity magazine, subject to limitations.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jesse Young (Gig Harbor) (R) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "large capacity magazine" to exclude magazines of the same capacity as those which are ordinarily packaged with a specific firearm when used with that specific firearm.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Peter Abbarno (Centralia City) (R) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers of large capacity magazines between immediate family and household members, limited to large capacity magazines that were present in the state prior to July 1, 2022.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Greg Gilday (Camano) (R) on March 4, 2022
Modifies the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers of large capacity magazines between family members.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jenny Graham (Spokane) (R) on March 4, 2022
Amends the definition of "distribute" to exclude transfers where one individual holds a valid concealed pistol license.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Alex Ybarra (Grant County) (R) on March 4, 2022
Adds a criminal intent element to section 3 concerning the unlawful manufacture, import, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of large capacity magazines. Adds a criminal intent 9 element to section 4 concerning actions under the Consumer Protection Act.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Kraft (Vancouver) (R) on March 4, 2022
Combines the subsection of the bill that restricts 9 manufacturing, importing, distributing, selling, and offering for sale large capacity magazines with the subsection of the bill listing the exceptions to such restrictions.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Brad Klippert (Benton) (R) on March 4, 2022
Adds an exception to the underlying bill's restriction on importing and distributing large capacity magazines for magazines imported or distributed by or to a licensed dealer when such magazines were packaged with a firearm, subject to the requirement that the dealer destroy the magazine or retain it for a lawful sale.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jesse Young (Gig Harbor) (R) on March 4, 2022
Provides a defendant charged with a criminal violation of the underlying bill's restrictions on large capacity magazines 13 may ask the court to impose a deferred prosecution if the defendant 14 has no previous convictions for the same offense and agrees to not violate the large capacity magazine restrictions again for a minimum of two years. Provides a defendant who is granted and complies with the terms of a deferred prosecution shall not be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jesse Young (Gig Harbor) (R) on March 4, 2022
Provides an affirmative defense to an alleged violation of the underlying bill's restrictions on large capacity magazines for defendants who can establish the large capacity magazine, conversion kit, part, or combination of parts at issue was legally obtained in the state of Washington prior to the effective date of the Act or outside the state of Washington.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Walsh (Aberdeen) (R) on March 4, 2022
Strikes the section of the underlying bill that makes distributing, selling, offering for sale, or facilitating the sale, distribution, or transfer of a large capacity magazine online an unfair or deceptive act or practice or unfair method of competition in the conduct of trade or commerce for purposes of the Consumer Protection Act.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 4, 2022
Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 23, 2022