1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to the legislature; establishing certain requirements for members proposing 
1.3 	firearms legislation;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 
1.4 	3.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [3.183] FIREARM BILL; REQUIREMENTS.
1.7 	(a) A member of the legislature who introduces or authors a bill relating to firearms 
1.8 	must provide proof, upon request, that the member of the legislature introducing or authoring 
1.9 	the bill: (1) possesses a valid permit issued under section 624.714 or a firearms safety 
1.10 	certificate issued under section 97B.015, subdivision 5; (2) has successfully completed 
1.11 	range safety officer training; and (3) has successfully completed a knowledge test regarding 
1.12 	firearm calibers and gauges.
1.13 	(b) For purposes of this section, "firearm" has the meaning given in section 97A.015, 
1.14 	subdivision 19.