2014 Senate Bill 979

Extend preemption of local gun control to air guns

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To revise the state law preempting restrictive local gun control ordinances so it applies to “pneumatic” guns, defined as ones that shoot “a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air.” Locals could adopt restrictions on possession of these by minors, prohibit "brandishing" them to induce fear, or shooting in a heavily populated area.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 9, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 24, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To clarify that locals could not ban shooting air guns "at authorized locations or on private property" with the owner's permission.

The amendment failed 12 to 26 (details)

Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Douglas Geiss (D-12)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2014

Passed in the House 71 to 35 (details)

To revise the state law preempting restrictive local gun control ordinances so it applies to “pneumatic” guns, defined as ones that shoot “a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air.” Locals could adopt restrictions on possession of these by minors, prohibit "brandishing" them to induce fear, or shooting in a heavily populated area.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 29, 2014