This bill clarifies the Governor's emergency powers by explicitly protecting firearm ownership during disasters—the Governor cannot seize guns without the owner's permission, even when exercising broad emergency authority. It also confirms the Governor can suspend normal state regulations and take control of emergency response when facing disasters, terrorism, or emergencies beyond local government's ability to handle.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 660
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 659
Signed by the President S.J. 573
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 9. S.J. 570
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 4. H.J. 640
House of Representatives Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 49, NAYS 18. H.J. 640
House of Representatives Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 55, NAYS 11. H.J. 638
First Reading House H.J. 633
Kris Langer
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Lee Qualm
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Motion to amend
Do Pass Amended
Motion to amend
Do Pass Amended