The original instrument was prepared by James Benton. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Tim Prather.
DIGEST
Riser (SB 178)
Proposed law provides that voter registration application forms may be made available to
purchasers of firearms at the point of purchase from firearms retailers located in the state.
Proposed law defines "firearm retailer" as any retailer who possesses Class 01 Federal Firearms
License, and employs 25 or more full-time employees.
Proposed law defines "firearm" as any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun which is designed to fire
or is capable of firing fixed cartridge ammunition or from which a shot or projectile is discharged
by an explosive.
Proposed law provides that firearm retailers who make voter registration applications available
may register with the secretary of state to receive voter registration information and procedures.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 18:118)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Provides that voter registration application forms may be made available to
purchasers of firearms at the point of purchase from firearms retailers located in
the state.
2. Changes the terms "firearms" and "firearms retailers" to "firearm" and "firearm
retailers".
3. Deletes provisions of proposed law relative to the duties of the secretary of state
relative to establishment of rules and procedures for implementation of proposed
law.
4. Adds a provision to proposed law allowing firearm retailers, who make voter
registration applications available, to register with the secretary of state and
receive voter registration information and procedures.