Key Votes
HB 3499 - Firearm Waiting Period Exemptions - Key Vote
Illinois Key Votes
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - May 13, 2011
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (78-34) - April 12, 2011 (Key vote)
Title: Firearm Waiting Period Exemptions
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that exempts certain individuals from waiting to purchase weapons if immediate danger is presented.
Highlights:
-Requires the withholding of every concealable firearm for at least 72 hours after purchase, unless the sale was to a petitioner who is protected by a plenary or interim order of protection (Sec. 5).
-Requires the withholding of any rifle, shotgun or other long gun, or a stun gun or taser for at least 24 hours after purchase, unless the sale is to a petitioner who is protected by a plenary or interim order of protection (Sec. 5).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 24, 2011
Title: Firearm Waiting Period Exemptions
Sponsors
- John Cavaletto (IL - R)
- Roger L. Eddy (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
- David Harris (IL - R)
- Dwight D. Kay (IL - R)
- Richard Morthland (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
- David B. Reis (IL - R)