Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R) on January 19, 2011 To allow holders of concealed pistol licenses (CPLs) to also keep and bear tasers (electro-muscular disruption devices), subject to the same regulations and restrictions that apply to legally carrying concealed pistols, plus the requirement to obtain training in the use and effects of tasers. Under current law, citizens who are not law enforcement officers are prohibited from possessing tasers. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 19, 2011
Reported in the Senate on February 8, 2011 With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on October 4, 2011 To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on October 4, 2011
Passed 35 to 3 in the Senate on October 4, 2011. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".(same description) To allow holders of concealed pistol licenses (CPLs) to also keep and bear tasers (electro-muscular disruption devices), subject to the same regulations and restrictions that apply to legally carrying concealed pistols, plus the requirement to obtain training in the use and effects of tasers. Under current law, citizens who are not law enforcement officers are prohibited from possessing tasers.
Received in the House on October 4, 2011
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on October 4, 2011
Reported in the House on March 22, 2012 Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed 106 to 4 in the House on April 19, 2012. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".(same description) To allow holders of concealed pistol licenses (CPLs) to also keep and bear tasers (electro-muscular disruption devices), subject to the same regulations and restrictions that apply to legally carrying concealed pistols, plus the requirement to obtain training in the use and effects of tasers. Under current law, citizens who are not law enforcement officers are prohibited from possessing tasers.
Received in the House on April 25, 2012
Motion by Rep. Jim Stamas (R) on April 25, 2012
The motion passed by voice vote in the House on April 25, 2012
Moved to reconsider by Rep. Jim Stamas (R) on April 25, 2012 The vote by which the House passed the bill.
The motion passed by voice vote in the House on April 25, 2012
Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh (R) on April 25, 2012 To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on April 25, 2012
Passed 107 to 3 in the House on April 25, 2012. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".(same description) To allow holders of concealed pistol licenses (CPLs) to also keep and bear tasers (electro-muscular disruption devices), subject to the same regulations and restrictions that apply to legally carrying concealed pistols, plus the requirement to obtain training in the use and effects of tasers. Under current law, citizens who are not law enforcement officers are prohibited from possessing tasers.