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Education and Governance Committee

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Education and Governance Committee met to discuss two firearm-related ordinances and a fire district agreement. The committee considered a new tax on firearm and ammunition sales and a requirement for reporting lost or stolen firearms to improve public safety.

Key Decisions

  • Firearm and Ammunition Sales Tax Ordinance Heard in Committee
  • Lost and Stolen Firearms Reporting Requirement Heard in Committee
  • North Highline Fire District Interlocal Agreement Heard in Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  2. Call To Order
  3. Chair's Report
  4. Public Comment
  5. Items of Business
  6. 1. AN ORDINANCE related to imposing a tax on engaging in the business of making retail sales of firearms and ammunition; amending Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Chapter 5.50 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
  7. 2. AN ORDINANCE requiring the reporting of lost and stolen firearms; and creating a new Chapter 10.78 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
  8. 3. North Highline Fire District Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Discussion
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  9. Adjournment