2014 Senate Bill 965

Expand air gun exemption from firearm laws

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To revise the definition of “firearm” to exclude an air, gas or spring powered gun that fires a projectile larger than .177 caliber.

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)

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-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 10, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Johnson (R-97)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 11, 2014

Passed in the House 95 to 11 (details)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the law against going armed with malicious intent or carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle (without a concealed pistol permit), so that it applies to "a pneumatic gun (air gun) designed, manufactured, and intended to inflict death or serious bodily injury".

Received in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2014

Dec. 16, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 29, 2014