PISTOL LIC.:  EXEMPT POLICE OFFICER                                                   H.B. 4535 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4535 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Representative Lana Theis

House Committee:  Judiciary

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the handgun licensure law to do the following:

-- Exempt an individual currently employed as a police officer, certified under the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act, from the requirement to obtain a license to purchase, carry, possess, use, or transport a pistol.

-- Require the seller's record of a pistol sale to a police officer to include the number of the officer's certificate under that Act.

-- Require the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to give certificate information to the Department of State Police to verify requirements under the bill.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 28.422a                                                           Legislative Analyst:  Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  10-23-15                                                   Fiscal Analyst:  Bruce Baker

This 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.