CCW LICENSE: FEDERAL COMPLIANCE H.B. 4978 (H-1): COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 4978 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Dave Hildenbrand
House Committee: Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation
Senate Committee: Judiciary
Date Completed: 10-25-05
CONTENT
The bill would amend the handgun licensure Act to prohibit the issuance of a license to purchase, carry, or transport a pistol or to carry a concealed pistol, unless both of the following applied:
-- The issuing agency had determined through the Federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System that the license applicant was not prohibited under Federal law from possessing or transporting a firearm.
-- If the applicant were not a U.S. citizen, the issuing agency had verified through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement databases that the applicant was not an illegal alien or a nonimmigrant alien.
Proposed MCL 28.426 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4978/0506