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FL S1134

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Miguel Diaz De La Portilla

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendments to Article I, Section 8 and Article VIII, Section 5 to exempt qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers from firearm purchase waiting periods.

  • Modifies the 3-day waiting period requirement for handgun purchases at retail to exclude concealed weapon permit holders, qualified law enforcement officers, and qualified retired law enforcement officers.

  • Changes county authority regarding firearms sales from "shall have the authority to require" to "may require" a criminal history records check and 3 to 5-day waiting period for firearm sales within the county.

  • Exempts qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers from the county-level waiting period restrictions on firearm purchases, similar to the exemption for concealed weapon permit holders.

  • Requires submission of the amendments to Florida voters at the next general election or an earlier special election for approval or rejection.

Legislative Description

Purchase of Personal Firearms by Qualified Law Enforcement Officers

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice1/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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