Tina Kotek on Gun Control

	Tina Kotek on Gun Control

Signed law banning undetectable "ghost guns"

HB2005: Punishes manufacturing, importing, offering for sale or transferring undetectable firearms by maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both.

Oregon Capital Chronicle summary May 2, 2023: The state House passed a firearms bill that would ban untraceable guns, raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase powerful firearms like semiautomatic weapons and allow local agencies to ban firearms on government property. Democratic lawmakers and supporters of House Bill 2005 said the measure would help law enforcement and keep communities safe while respecting the rights of firearm owners.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-3-10 on Jun/15/23; passed House 34-14-12 on Jun/21/23; Signed by Governor Tina Kotek on Jul/13/23.

Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle on Oregon voting record HB2005 , Jul 13, 2023

Endorses Measure 114: mandate permitting & safety training

Talk about guns was keyed partly to a recent shooting incident in Bend and partly to Measure 114, which if the voters pass it in November would mandate permitting and safety training before purchasing a gun. Kotek endorsed it, and noted that both of her opponents had top ratings from the NRA.

The other candidates were opposed. Drazan said that Oregon has enough gun legislation at present, and Johnson argued about release of some violent prison inmates, but appeared to oppose further gun restrictions.

Source: Capital Chronicle on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race , Sep 29, 2022

Require criminal background checks for gun purchases

Legislative Summary:SB941: Requires private person to complete transfer of firearm by appearing with transferee before gun dealer to request criminal background check or shipping or delivering firearm to gun dealer.

The Oregonian analysis:SB 941 requires background checks for most gun transactions involving private parties to prevent sales to people legally prohibited from owning firearms, including felons and those committed for mental health treatment. The measure includes several exemptions, including for transfers among family members and for people who lend guns for hunting and for use at firing ranges.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-13-0 on Apr/14/15; Passed House 32-28-0 on May/4//15; House Speaker Tina Kotek voted YES; Signed by Governor Kate Brown on May/11/15

Source: Oregon legislative voting records: SB 941 , May 11, 2015

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