2014 Senate Bill 964

Expand air gun exemption from firearm laws

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To revise the definition of “firearm” to exclude an air, gas or spring powered gun that fires a projectile larger than .177 caliber, or does not "expel a projectile by action of an explosive".

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

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2014

Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)

To revise the definition of “firearm” to exclude an air, gas or spring powered gun that fires a projectile larger than .177 caliber, or does not "expel a projectile by action of an explosive".

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 29, 2014