PA Bill Number: HB2745

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms.

Description: In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of undetectable firearms. ...

Last Action: Referred to JUDICIARY

Last Action Date: Oct 18, 2018

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Representative Brian Ellis

Party: Republican

Legislative District: 11

Local Office: 6 Chesapeake Street, Ste. 200 Lyndora PA 16045

Phone: (724) 283-5852

FAX: (724) 284-8253

Capital Office: 120 Main Capitol Bldg., PO Box 202011 Harrisburg, PA 17120

Phone: (717) 787-7686

FAX: (717) 782-2907

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Committees Representative Brian Ellis Serves On

Committee On Ethics

Commerce

Consumer Affairs

Voter's Guide Area(s): 2

Counties Served: Butler*

FOAC Rating: A

NRA Rating: A

GOA Rating: TBD

Pro-Gun Voting Percentage: 95%

Anti-Gun Voting Percentage: 3%

Bills Sponsored or Co-sponsored by Representative Brian Ellis

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2017-2018 Session – (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB2021	In firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to prohibited conduct during emergency.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2018-01-22
HB1491	In sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax.	Referred to FINANCE	2017-06-02
HB763	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms and for Pennsylvania State Police, repealing provisions relating to firearm sales surcharge and to the Firearm Records Check Fund and further providing for licensing of dealers and for administrative regulations.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-03-09
HB671	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-06-23
HB420	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for Pennsylvania State Police.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-02-10
HB27	Adding provisions for law enforcement activities by providing for release of law enforcement officer information when firearm discharged or use of force.	Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)	2017-06-19
HB170	In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-01-23
HB156	In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unlawful firearm records.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2017-01-23

2015-2016 Session – (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB2083	In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission and for accountability; in hunting and furtaking, providing for senior hunting license holders; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for authority to issue permits.	Laid on the table	2016-09-26
HB1984	In criminal history record information, further providing for general regulations and for order for limited access, providing for clean slate for convictions of certain offenses, nonconvictions and records of juvenile delinquency and for effects of expunged offenses and offenses provided limited access and further providing for use of records by licensing agencies.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2016-04-14
HB1460	To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.	Act No. 10A	2015-12-29
HR351	Honoring the life and expressing condolences upon the death of United States Marine Corps Sergeant John McLaughlin.	Adopted (195-0)	2015-06-02
HB1192	To provide from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.	Motion to override Governor's Veto Message, MCH-Early Childhood Home Visiting, defeated (115-83)	2015-08-25
HB357	Providing that any Federal law which attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-05-11
HB921	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for the Firearm Records Check Fund, for licensing of dealers, for administrative regulations and for the Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-04-06
HB156	In certification of teachers, further providing for program of continuing professional education; and, in safe schools, further providing for definitions, for reporting and for policy relating to bullying and providing for powers and duties of Department of Education.	Referred to EDUCATION	2015-02-03
HB718	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for firearms not to be carried without a license.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-03-04
HB510	Prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Federal law or Federal regulation.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-02-23
HB230	In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons; and, in firearms and other dangerous articles, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license, providing for license not required, repealing provisions relating to carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia, providing for sportsman's firearm permit, further providing for licenses and repealing provisions relating to proof of license and exception.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2015-01-27

2013-2014 Session – (Click HERE to View Full Session Bills)
Bill Number	Title	Last Action	Last Action Date	Rating
HB1576	Providing a process for the designation of certain species.	Removed from table	2014-09-16
HB2011	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Removed from table	2014-10-07
HB357	Providing that any Federal law which attempts to register, restrict or ban a firearm or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm in this Commonwealth shall be unenforceable in this Commonwealth; and imposing penalties.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-01-25
HB448	Providing for the possession of firearms in motor vehicles; prohibiting certain acts; imposing duties on employers; and providing for civil immunity under certain circumstances and for enforcement.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-01-30
HB475	Prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Federal law or Federal regulation.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-02-04
HB792	In firearms and other dangerous articles, providing for the offense of unlawful firearm records; and prescribing a penalty.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-02-25
HB805	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-02-25
HB921	In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions, for licenses, for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police, for firearm sales surcharge, for the Firearm Records Check Fund, for licensing of dealers, for administrative regulations and for the Firearms Background Check Advisory Committee.	Referred to JUDICIARY	2013-03-11

Voting Record For Representative Brian Ellis show votes

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Session	Vote Date	Bill Number	Description	Pro Gun Bill?	Pro Gun Vote?	Legislator Vote	Vote File
2017-2018	10/10/2018	HB2437	House Floor: HB 2437 PN 4197, FP			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/9/2018	HB2437	House Floor: HB 2437 PN 3575, 2017 A9625, DRISCOLL			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/9/2018	HB2476	House Floor: HB 2476 PN 4132, FP			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	10/1/2018	HB2476	House Floor: HB 2476 PN 3655, 2017 A9140, REED			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, FP			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HR1046	House Floor: UNCONTESTED CALENDAR	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, MOT RECOM JUDICIARY, KEEFER			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	09/26/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3820, MOT POSTPONE, DUSH			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	SB1142	House Floor: SB 1142 PN 1911, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3754, 2017 A7865, PETRARCA			Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/22/2018	HB2060	House Floor: HB 2060 PN 3754, 2017 A8014, METCALFE, MOT APPEAL CHAIR			Nay	link
This motion was an appeal to the decision of the Speaker of the House who rule the amendment out of order.
2017-2018	04/11/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3314, FP	NA		Yea	link
This legislation involves expunging 'certain' criminal records.
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6295, DELOZIER	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6244, HARRIS, J.	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/10/2018	HB1419	House Floor: HB 1419 PN 3166, 2017 A6263, DELOZIER	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/21/2017	HB1153	House Floor: HB 1153 PN 2085, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/20/2017	HB1153	House Floor: HB 1153 PN 1376, 2017 A1996, ELLIS	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, MOT PROCEED WITH BILL, REED	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, 2017 A1870, MOUL	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/13/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 1984, 2017 A1870, SUSP RULES, MOUL	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/12/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 970, 2017 A1474, PETRARCA	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	06/12/2017	HB864	House Floor: HB 864 PN 970, 2017 A1695, MUSTIO	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/26/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, FP			Yea	link
Floor vote on Firearm Preemption legislation sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A893, BRADFORD			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A909, KRUEGER-BRANEKY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A917, DALEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A922, SIMS			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A926, DAVIDSON			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A997, COMITTA			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A999, DALEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A887, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A773, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would effect the individual suing the community.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A774, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. O'Brien amendment: exempts returned or seized firearms from preemption and calls for destruction of firearms after 120 days.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A775, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: required proof of how local gun laws would harm the individual suing the community.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A778, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: would have removed the awarding of reasonable costs and expenses.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A780, THOMAS			Nay	link
Rep. Thomas amendment: would have protected cities of the 1st Class (Philadelphia) from obeying the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A781, THOMAS			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A785, THOMAS			Nay	link
This language would limit who can challenge illegal local laws.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A863, FRANKEL			Nay	link
Rep. Frankel amendment: Would allow police unions and arbitrary designations of terrorism links to allow for local gun control and neuter the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A811, DALEY			Nay	link
Rep. Daley amendment: Would prohibit preemption challenges if 'Use of Force' was involved (self-defense).
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A812, MCCARTER			Nay	link
Rep. McCarter Amendment: would prohibit challenges to the preemption law if terrorism was involved.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A813, MCCLINTON			Nay	link
Rep. McClinton amendment: would have exempted school districts from preemption law protections.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A815, O'BRIEN			Nay	link
Rep. O'Brien amendment: exempts returned or seized firearms from preemption and calls for destruction of firearms after 120 days.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A816, DONATUCCI			Nay	link
Rep. Donatucci amendment: Would exempt cities of the 1st class 'and' bordering communities from the preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A834, DEAN			Nay	link
Rep. Dean amendment: required proof of loss of liberty 'or' property.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A846, KIM			Nay	link
Rep. Kim amendment: Would exempt municipalities in a county of the third class.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A848, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would add liability to failing to report a firearm as Lost or Stolen.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A850, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would require $500,000 liability insurance for each firearm in a persons possession.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A852, KINSEY			Nay	link
Rep. Kinsey amendment: Would local assault weapon bans from preemption law.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A858, DELISSIO			Nay	link
Rep. Delissio amendment: Would limit preemption challenge standing and legal fee reimbursement to 'only' organizations and would make an organization prove it had dues paying members.
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A875, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A878, GAINEY			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A880, BOYLE			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/25/2017	HB671	House Floor: HB 671 PN 717, 2017 A886, FREEMAN			Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/5/2017	HB582	House Floor: HB 582 PN 618, FP	NA		Absent	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	04/5/2017	HB397	House Floor: HB 397 PN 409, FP			Absent	link
This Legislation would compel schools to offer space to the PGC for Hunter Education classes 'free of charge'.
2017-2018	03/20/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, FP	NA		Yea	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A194, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A195, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A193, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A192, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A196, RABB	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A203, MCCLINTON	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A202, MCCLINTON	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A188, DAWKINS	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time
2017-2018	03/13/2017	HB27	House Floor: HB 27 PN 350, 2017 A197, HARRIS, J.	NA		Nay	link
There are no comments on this vote at this time

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