Senator Hammer amends bill on handgun possession for those under 18
March 29, 2023 | JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
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The Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee convened on March 29, 2023, to discuss several legislative measures, including amendments to existing bills and the introduction of new ones. A significant focus of the meeting was Senate Bill 405, which aims to address handgun possession among individuals aged 18 and older.
Senator Kim Hammer, representing District 16, presented an amendment to Senate Bill 405, which was designed to clarify the circumstances under which possessing a handgun would be considered a felony. The amendment was developed in collaboration with juvenile judges and seeks to target individuals with prior criminal records who possess handguns while engaging in criminal activities. The committee unanimously adopted the amendment after a brief discussion.
Following the amendment's approval, the committee moved to pass the bill as amended. The bill's intent is to enhance public safety by restricting handgun access for certain individuals, particularly those with a history of criminal behavior.
In addition to Senate Bill 405, Senator Clint Penzo from District 31 requested to reactivate Senate Bill 448, a code revision bill that aims to restore a definition related to trafficking that had been altered in previous legislation. The committee agreed to place this bill back on the active list without controversy.
Senator Penzo also introduced Senate Bill 390, which proposes increased penalties for child labor violations. The bill modifies existing penalties by introducing criminal charges for businesses that knowingly violate child labor laws. The committee discussed the amendments made to the bill, which were influenced by feedback from the business community, and ultimately passed the bill.
The meeting concluded with a request from Senator Hammer to expedite the discussion of House Bill 1560, indicating a busy agenda ahead for the committee. Overall, the session highlighted the committee's ongoing efforts to refine legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing legal definitions within Arkansas law.
Senator Kim Hammer, representing District 16, presented an amendment to Senate Bill 405, which was designed to clarify the circumstances under which possessing a handgun would be considered a felony. The amendment was developed in collaboration with juvenile judges and seeks to target individuals with prior criminal records who possess handguns while engaging in criminal activities. The committee unanimously adopted the amendment after a brief discussion.
Following the amendment's approval, the committee moved to pass the bill as amended. The bill's intent is to enhance public safety by restricting handgun access for certain individuals, particularly those with a history of criminal behavior.
In addition to Senate Bill 405, Senator Clint Penzo from District 31 requested to reactivate Senate Bill 448, a code revision bill that aims to restore a definition related to trafficking that had been altered in previous legislation. The committee agreed to place this bill back on the active list without controversy.
Senator Penzo also introduced Senate Bill 390, which proposes increased penalties for child labor violations. The bill modifies existing penalties by introducing criminal charges for businesses that knowingly violate child labor laws. The committee discussed the amendments made to the bill, which were influenced by feedback from the business community, and ultimately passed the bill.
The meeting concluded with a request from Senator Hammer to expedite the discussion of House Bill 1560, indicating a busy agenda ahead for the committee. Overall, the session highlighted the committee's ongoing efforts to refine legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing legal definitions within Arkansas law.
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