FIREARMS:  TECHNICAL REVISION

House Bill 4076 (reported from committee without amendment)

Sponsor:  Rep. Bruce R. Rendon

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 2-18-15                                             (Enacted as Public Act 37 of 2015)

SUMMARY:

The bill deletes from one act a reference to an obsolete provision in another act.

Under the Michigan Penal Code, owners of a licensed pistol who do not have a concealed pistol license (CPL) can transport that pistol in a vehicle only for a lawful purpose and only if it is contained in the manner prescribed by law.  Several years ago, the penal code was amended to eliminate the definition of the term "lawful purpose" (Public Act 427 of 2012). Apparently, a reference to that definition that is contained in another act was overlooked at the time and so was not eliminated as well.

House Bill 4076 would amend Section 2 of Public Act 372 of 1927, an act that regulates the possession and carrying of concealed pistols, by eliminating the obsolete reference to the definition of "lawful purpose" that had been contained in Section 231a of the Michigan Penal Code but was removed by Public Act 427 of 2012.

MCL 28.422

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal implications for state or local units of government.

POSITIONS:

The Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) indicated support for the bill.  (2-17-15)

Michigan Open Carry indicated support for the bill.  (2-10-15)

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.