House Sponsors: STEPHENS. Short description: FIREARM OWNERS-LOCAL REGULATN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the regulation of the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, selling, and dealing in rifles and shotguns legally purchased or possessed under federal and State law and their ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements is an exclusive State power and function and may not be exercised by units of local government, including home rule units. Provides that the regulation by units of local government, including home rule units, of gun shows, home firearm sales businesses, and firearm sales to gun club members is limited to imposing licensing fees and occupation and use taxes that are the same for other sporting goods businesses. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status