2014 Senate Bill 966

Expand air gun exemption from firearm laws

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the state environmental law to conform to the proposal in Senate Bills 963 to 965, which would exclude all air, gas or spring powered guns and BB guns from the definition.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 16, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 24, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the state environmental law to conform to the proposal in Senate Bills 963 to 965, which create a new statutory definition of air, gas or spring powered guns and BB guns. Airguns would still be considered "firearms" for purposes of enforcing environmental laws and hunting and fishing laws.

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2014

Passed in the House 98 to 8 (details)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the state environmental law to conform to the proposal in Senate Bills 963 to 965, which create a new statutory definition of air, gas or spring powered guns and BB guns. Airguns would still be considered "firearms" for purposes of enforcing environmental laws and hunting and fishing laws.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2014

Dec. 16, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 29, 2014