2008 House Bill 5969 / Public Act 406

Clarify “residency” in pistol license law

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To allow a temporary resident (less than six months) with a concealed pistol permit from another state to have a handgun in Michigan without obtaining the usual license. Also, to revise the definition of resident for purposes of authorizing a pistol permit to include members of the military permanently resident in this state, or Michigan residents who are in the military and serving outside the state. The bill would also create an exemption for minors at a recognized target range if the pistol is being used for target practice or safety instruction with a parent or guardian present.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

May 6, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow a temporary resident (less than six months) with a concealed pistol permit from another state to have a handgun in Michigan without obtaining the usual license. Also, to revise the definition of resident for purposes of authorizing a pistol permit to include members of the military permanently resident in this state, or Michigan residents who are in the military and serving outside the state. The bill would also create an exemption for minors at a recognized target range if the pistol is being used for target practice or safety instruction with a parent or guardian present.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008