Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits carrying firearms in certain locations such as school board meetings, city council gatherings, and election officers.

Highlights:

• Prohibits possession of any weapon:

• On public or private school property, or school-provided transportation (Sec. 1);

• In state or local government buildings or on state or local government property (Sec. 2); and

• At voter registration offices or ballot-counting centers (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that violation constitutes a gross misdemeanor and that violators will have their concealed carry licenses revoked (Sec. 1).

• Specifies exceptions for (Sec. 1):

• Weapons authorized for use in firearms safety or martial arts instruction;

• Law enforcement officers or security personnel; and

• Unloaded weapons sealed in vehicles and out of view.

• Requires administrators to post signs giving notice of firearm restrictions at these sites (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits carrying firearms in certain locations such as school board meetings, city council gatherings, and election officers.

Highlights:

• Prohibits possession of any weapon:

• On public or private school property, or school-provided transportation (Sec. 1);

• In state or local government buildings or on state or local government property (Sec. 2); and

• At voter registration offices or ballot-counting centers (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that violation constitutes a gross misdemeanor and that violators will have their concealed carry licenses revoked (Sec. 1).

• Specifies exceptions for (Sec. 1):

• Weapons authorized for use in firearms safety or martial arts instruction;

• Law enforcement officers or security personnel; and

• Unloaded weapons sealed in vehicles and out of view.

• Requires administrators to post signs giving notice of firearm restrictions at these sites (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text