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ID S1332
Bill
Status
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Idaho state and local officials from knowingly and willfully ordering enforcement of federal executive orders, agency orders, laws, rules, or regulations that conflict with Idaho's constitutional right to own firearms and ammunition.
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Establishes civil penalty of up to $1,000 for first violation and misdemeanor charges for second or subsequent violations by officials who order enforcement of prohibited federal firearms restrictions.
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Declares that federal firearm regulations issued after the bill's effective date are unenforceable in Idaho if they contradict Section 11, Article I of the Idaho Constitution, which prohibits firearm confiscation except for weapons used in felonies.
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Exempts law enforcement officers from penalties if they follow orders from superiors, and excludes actions solely facilitating legal firearm transfers under federal law from the definition of "enforcement."
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Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide legislative intent; to provide certain prohibited acts regarding firearms by public employees and officers of governmental entities, to provide penalties and to establish that certain laws are unenforceable in Idaho by state and local government officials, agents or employees.
FEDERAL FIREARM, MAGAZINE AND REGISTER BAN ENFORCEMENT ACT
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/19/14 Session Law Chapter 148 Effective: 03/19/2014
3/19/2014