Amid record levels of gun violence in Washington and across the US, it is essential to protect and build on the progress we’ve made to keep our communities safe. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility’s 2023 Legislative Agenda reflects the urgent need for Washington to continue leading the way in adopting innovative policies to prevent gun violence.
Key Dates
- January 9 – First day of session
- February 17 – Policy committee cutoff
- February 24 – Fiscal committee cutoff
- March 8 – House of origin cutoff
- March 29 – Opposite House Policy committee cutoff
- April 4 – Opposite House Fiscal committee cutoff
- April 12 – Opposite House Cutoff
- April 23 – Last day of regular session
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Gun Responsibility Bills
Mar 2: 1st substitute bill substituted
Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed
In the House:
Mar 14: Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM
Mar 17: Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM
| Bill | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1130 / SB 5078 | Access to Justice for Victims | Apr 25: Governor signed. Chapter 163, 2023 Laws. Effective date 7/23/2023. |
| HB 1143 / SB 5211 | Permit to Purchase | Apr 25: Governor signed. Chapter 161, 2023 Laws. Effective date 1/1/2024. |
| HB 1144 | Waiting Periods / Training Requirements | Jan 27: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. Not moving forward. |
| HB 1178/SB 5446 | Restoration of Local Authority | Feb 3: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. Not moving forward. |
| HB 1240 / SB 5265 | Assault Weapons Restrictions | Apr 25: Governor signed. Chapter 162, 2023 Laws. Effective date 4/25/2023. |
| HB 1195 | Location Restrictions: Weapons, Parks, Hospitals | Jan 27: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. Not moving forward. |
| SB 5006 | Voluntary Waiver Updates | Apr 18: Speaker signed. |
| HB 1230 | Safe Storage Info | Apr 25: Governor signed. Chapter 173, 2023 Laws. Effective date 7/23/2023. |
| SB 5444 | Weapons in parks, aquariums, hospitals | Jan 18: First reading, referred to Law & Justice. |
| SB 5231 | Emergency DV Orders | April 20: Delivered to Governor |
| HB 1241 | Harassment | Mar 8: 1st substitute bill substituted (CSJR 23). Third reading, passed |
| HB 1445 | AG Investigations & Reform | Mar 3: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Not moving forward. |
| HB 1025 | Access to Fairness | Feb 28: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Not moving forward. |
| HB 1513 | Traffic Safety | Feb 24: Referred to Rules 2 Review. Not moving forward. |
- 2023 policy agenda
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- Gun violence in Washington state by the numbers (fact sheet)
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- TVW (coverage of WA state government, politics and public policy)
In the News
- Seattle Times: WA voters have spoken: Keep up momentum on gun laws
- KUOW: What will Washington state lawmakers tackle in 2023? A budget, housing, and more
- Crosscut: The past (and possible future) of Washington state gun bills
- Crosscut: Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature
- The Olympian: WA gun buyers would need a permit to purchase firearms under bills before the Legislature
- Seattle Times Editorial Board: WA is poised to model a major culture shift in gun laws
Hearing Links
Catch up on hearings you may have missed by watching the TVW livestreams linked below.
- Senate Law & Justice Hearing, 1/12/23: Voluntary Waiver Updates
- House Civil Rights & Judiciary Hearing, 1/17/23: Assault Weapons, Local Authority, Permit, Safety Training and Waiting Period Requirements
- Senate Law & Justice Hearing, 1/17/23: Access to Justice for Victims
- House Civil Rights & Judiciary Hearing, 1/18/23: Location Restrictions: Weapons, Parks, Hospitals
Policy One-Pagers
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