HB 4151,4152,4153,4154,4155,4156 change definition

[Tallbear]

• HB 4151 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; 1959 PA 186; repeal. Repeals 1959 PA 186 (MCL 752.891 - 752.892).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary
• HB 4152 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify. Amends sec. 3t of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.3t).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary
• HB 4153 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 752.841; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1952 PA 10 (MCL 752.841).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary
• HB 4154 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 40102, 40111 & 43503 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 et seq.).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary
• HB 4155 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in the Michigan penal code; modify. Amends secs. 222, 226, 227b, 227c, 227d, 237a & 528a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary
• HB 4156 of 2015
  Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in 1927 PA 372; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421).
  Last Action: 2/5/2015 referred to Committee on Judiciary

[Roundballer]

Just the reincarnation of the bills removing pneumatic guns from the firearms category. Almost the same bills that the Gov vetoed because the whole package didn't make it to him.

They are doing something in 4155, altering the definition of Law Enforcement Officer.

[Tallbear]

DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2015

TIME: 12:00 PM

PLACE: Room 521, House Office Building, Lansing, MI

AGENDA:
Testimony only:

HB 4076 (Rep. Rendon) Weapons; firearms; reference to certain repealed definition in the penal code; eliminate.

HB 4151 (Rep. Pettalia) Weapons; firearms; 1959 PA 186; repeal.

HB 4152 (Rep. Sheppard) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify.

HB 4153 (Rep. Franz) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 752.841; modify.

HB 4154 (Rep. Brett Roberts) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in natural resources and environmental protection act; modify.

HB 4155 (Rep. Cole) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in the Michigan penal code; modify.

HB 4156 (Rep. Barrett) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in 1927 PA 372; modify.

HB 4159 (Rep. Johnson) Weapons; licensing; waiver for certain individuals to carry weapon in weapon-free zones; expand to include certain corrections, probation, and parole officers.

HB 4160 (Rep. Johnson) Weapons; other; brandishing a firearm; exempt certain actions.

HB 4161 (Rep. Hughes) Weapons; other; definition of brandish; provide for.

SB 34 (Sen. Green) Weapons; licensing; concealed pistol licensing boards; eliminate, and transfer duties to the department of state police and county clerks.

SB 35 (Sen. Green) Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; reference in sentencing guidelines; update.

[Tallbear]

DATE: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

TIME: 12:00 PM

PLACE: Room 521, House Office Building, Lansing, MI

AGENDA:
HB 4159 (Rep. Johnson) Weapons; licensing; waiver for certain individuals to carry weapon in weapon-free zones; expand to include certain corrections, probation, and parole officers.

HB 4160 (Rep. Johnson) Weapons; other; brandishing a firearm; exempt certain actions.

HB 4161 (Rep. Hughes) Weapons; other; definition of brandish; provide for.

HB 4076 (Rep. Rendon) Weapons; firearms; reference to certain repealed definition in the penal code; eliminate.

HB 4151 (Rep. Pettalia) Weapons; firearms; 1959 PA 186; repeal.

HB 4152 (Rep. Sheppard) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify.

HB 4153 (Rep. Franz) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 752.841; modify.

HB 4154 (Rep. Brett Roberts) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in natural resources and environmental protection act; modify.

HB 4155 (Rep. Cole) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in the Michigan penal code; modify.

HB 4156 (Rep. Barrett) Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in 1927 PA 372; modify.

SB 34 (Sen. Green) Weapons; licensing; concealed pistol licensing boards; eliminate, and transfer duties to the department of state police and county clerks.

SB 35 (Sen. Green) Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; reference in sentencing guidelines; update.

[Tallbear]

HB 4151 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; 1959 PA 186; repeal. Repeals 1959 PA 186 (MCL 752.891 - 752.892).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added
HB 4152 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify. Amends sec. 3t of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.3t).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added
HB 4153 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 752.841; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1952 PA 10 (MCL 752.841).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added
HB 4154 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 40102, 40111 & 43503 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 et seq.).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added
HB 4155 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in the Michigan penal code; modify. Amends secs. 222, 226, 227b, 227c, 227d, 237a & 528a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added
HB 4156 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in 1927 PA 372; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421).
Last Action: 2/13/2015 Analysis File Added

[RayMich]

Can someone give us a Cliff Notes version of these bills? - Thanks.

If these bills are signed into law, does that mean that .22 caliber pellet guns with rifled barrels will no longer be considered firearms and such handguns will no longer have to be registered?

This would also affect the Gamo Whisper rifles with the integral suppressors [ http://www.gamowhisper.com/ ] that are currently illegal in Michigan.

[Roundballer]

You pretty much have it correct with the definition of "firearm". This removes it from the regulated areas.

I also see that it has passed (as of today) and is being transmitted back to the House. There is a glitch though. This is tie-barred with a Senate bill that adds language to 123.1102 to limit locals from interfering because they are no longer "firearms". That bill is stuck in committee and hasn't moved.

A portion of this also changes language so that "pneumatic gun" use can still be regulated by the DNR for hunting purposes.

And the "silencer" issue isn't affected by this at all. The "rifle" is no longer a firearm, but the silencer portion is still a silencer. An AG opinion would fix it (I think), but Michigan law still requires the tax stamp from the feds and doesn't make an exception if it is built into something that is not a firearm.

[Tallbear]

HB 4151 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; 1959 PA 186; repeal. Repeals 1959 PA 186 (MCL 752.891 - 752.892).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted
HB 4152 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify. Amends sec. 3t of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.3t).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted
HB 4153 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 752.841; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1952 PA 10 (MCL 752.841).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted
HB 4154 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 40102, 40111 & 43503 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 et seq.).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted
HB 4155 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in the Michigan penal code; modify. Amends secs. 222, 226, 227b, 227c, 227d, 237a & 528a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted
HB 4156 of 2015
Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in 1927 PA 372; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421).
Last Action: 2/26/2015 transmitted

[RayMich]

You pretty much have it correct with the definition of "firearm". This removes it from the regulated areas.

I also see that it has passed (as of today) and is being transmitted back to the House. There is a glitch though. This is tie-barred with a Senate bill that adds language to 123.1102 to limit locals from interfering because they are no longer "firearms". That bill is stuck in committee and hasn't moved.

A portion of this also changes language so that "pneumatic gun" use can still be regulated by the DNR for hunting purposes.

And the "silencer" issue isn't affected by this at all. The "rifle" is no longer a firearm, but the silencer portion is still a silencer. An AG opinion would fix it (I think), but Michigan law still requires the tax stamp from the feds and doesn't make an exception if it is built into something that is not a firearm.

Thank you.

[RayMich]

MCL 750.224 - Sec. 224. (1) A person shall not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or possess any of the following:

(b) A muffler or silencer.

(4) As used in this chapter, “muffler” or “silencer” means 1 or more of the following:

(a) A device for muffling, silencing, or deadening the report of a firearm.
(b) A combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a muffler or silencer.
(c) A part, designed or redesigned, and intended only for use in assembling or fabricating a muffler or silencer.

If this package of bills is signed into law, then a pellet gun would no longer be considered a firearm and therefore a silencer integral to a GAMO pellet rifle would no longer meet the definition in MCL 750.224 (4)a. - So I would think that the passage of these bills would make the GAMO Whisper rifle legal to possess in Michigan.

I don't think that an AG opinion is necessary.