CONCEALED WEAPONS; MILITARY PREMISES                                           H.B. 4474 (H-2):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4474 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Gary Glenn

House Committee:  Military Affairs

Senate Committee:  Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Military Act to allow an individual who was licensed to carry a concealed pistol, or who was exempt from licensure under the handgun licensure Act, to possess a concealed weapon either on his or her person or properly secured while on the premises of an armory or any other building or property under the authority and control of the Adjutant General. The individual would have to comply with the requirements of that Act, and any other State law pertaining to concealed weapons and firearms.

The bill would prohibit the Adjutant General from promulgating rules that unduly burdened the ability of military personnel to possess a concealed weapon as described above.

Proposed MCL 32.738                                                        Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed:  10-17-17                                                   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.