Important Updates from Olympia Regarding Your Gun Rights in Washington State.

Published on February 6, 2022
Duration: 6:33

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides a critical update on the 2022 Washington State legislative session concerning gun rights. He details six key bills, including potential 'assault weapons' bans, magazine capacity restrictions, changes to state preemption, and restrictions on firearms at polling places and school board meetings. The session's deadline of March 10th, 2022, is emphasized, highlighting the urgency for legislative action.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law provides an update on the 2022 Washington State legislative session, highlighting six key gun-related bills. These include potential 'assault weapons' bans, magazine capacity restrictions, and changes to state preemption laws. The session's deadline of March 10th, 2022, is critical for bill passage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Legislative Session Context
  2. 01:29Assault Weapons Ban Status
  3. 02:20Magazine Capacity Restrictions
  4. 02:55State Preemption and Open Carry
  5. 03:41Guns at Polling Places
  6. 04:21Restrictions at School Board Meetings
  7. 05:07Untraceable Firearms and 80% Lowers
  8. 05:37Session Deadlines and Contact Info

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key gun-related bills being tracked in the 2022 Washington State legislative session?

Key bills include those targeting 'assault weapons' bans (SB 5217, HB 1129), magazine capacity restrictions (SSB 5078, HB 1164), changes to state preemption allowing local open carry rules (SSB 5568), firearm bans at polling places (HB 1618, SB 5846), restrictions at school board meetings (HB 1630), and regulations on untraceable firearms and 80% lowers (HB 1705).

What is the status of the 'assault weapons' ban bill in Washington State as of early February 2022?

As of February 1st, 2022, SB 5217 and its companion HB 1129, which aim to ban 'assault weapons,' had a public hearing on January 17th. There was no further pending action at that time, but continued monitoring was advised.

When does the 2022 Washington State legislative session end, and what does this mean for pending bills?

The short legislative session in Washington State concludes on March 10th, 2022. Any bills that have not reached the Governor's desk by this deadline will not pass and are considered dead for the session.

How can Washington residents stay informed about their gun rights legislation?

Residents can stay informed by following updates from organizations like Washington Gun Law, which provides detailed information on legislative progress. Contacting state representatives and senators directly is also encouraged to voice opinions on pending bills.

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