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Senate votes to extend concealed-firearm permit renewals from two to five years with department implementation amendment
Summary
Senate substitute SB140 would extend concealed-weapon permit renewals from two years to five, aligning with the Brady Act maximum; the floor adopted a department-requested transition amendment to clarify which permits would be affected and debated training and background-check procedures.
Senators considered Senate Bill 140 Feb. 5, a bill to extend the term and renewal cycle for concealed-firearm permits from two to five years. Sponsor Senator Waddup said the change is consistent with the Brady Act and intended to reduce repeated background-check costs for permit holders while preserving the Department of Public Safety's ability to revoke permits if necessary.
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