SJR 12 LOCAL GOV'T FIREARM REGULATION, CA

Sen Peter Wirth

Actions: [2] SRC/SJC-SRC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 Senate Joint Resolution 12 (SJR 12) proposes to amend the state constitution to allow municipalities and counties to regulate firearms in a way that is more restrictive than state law. 
 

 Senate Joint Resolution 12 (SJR 12) proposes to amend Article 2, Section 6 of the constitution, regarding the right to bear arms.  SJR 12 give the ability for a municipality or county to regulate the right to bear arms in a manner that is more restrictive than state law. 

This proposed constitutional amendment must be submitted to the people at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose. 
 

 Currently, the constitution prohibits a municipality or country from regulating in any way a person’s right to keep and bear arms.