Modifies provisions relating to the right to bear arms
- Introduced Dec 1, 2024
- In committee Feb 6, 2025
- Died
- Passed the House
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
SJR 36 - This Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals provisions relating to the right to bear arms and provides that in accordance with the laws of the United States, any county, St. Louis City, or Kansas City, may enact ordinances regulating permits for the possession of a firearm and requiring background checks. Any such ordinance shall exempt any active duty or retired law enforcement…
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SJR 36 - This Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals provisions relating to the right to bear arms and provides that in accordance with the laws of the United States, any county, St. Louis City, or Kansas City, may enact ordinances regulating permits for the possession of a firearm and requiring background checks. Any such ordinance shall exempt any active duty or retired law enforcement officer, any full-time judge, or any person required to be armed as a condition of employment. Any penalty shall not exceed $1,000 or one year imprisonment. This amendment is identical to SJR 49 (2025), HJR 144 (2024), and HJR 140 (2024).
Every action
3 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenatePrefiled
- SenateS First Read
- CommitteeSecond Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee · Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Maggie NurrenbernD Primary sponsor · District 17
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