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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Three gun control bills are currently sitting on Governor John Hickenlooper's desk waiting for his signature.

They are house bills 1224, 1228 and 1229.

There seems to be some confusion with the bills and what they say.

Residents asked a lot of questions at El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa's town hall meeting last week.

In an effort to sort things out, here is a closer look at each bill, and how it would impact you if it is signed into law.

House Bill 1228 would require gun buyers to pay for their own criminal background checks, costing around ten dollars.

Currently the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) does the checks for free.

Proponents said 1228 would free up millions annually for other services, while opponents argued it is an unjust tax that infringes on constitutional rights.

Next, House Bill 1224 would make it a crime to have a magazine that holds more than 15 rounds of ammunition after July 1, 2013.

If you currently own a magazine that holds more than 15 rounds, you would be able to keep it.

Lawmakers said there will be "no confiscation," and added manufacturers will be required to date each magazine produced in Colorado.

Proponents said the ban will help stop mass shootings, while opponents argued it is nothing more than "feel-good legislation," and will not keep residents safe.

Finally House Bill 1229 would expand background checks for private and online gun purchases.

To clarify, the current law only requires background checks for the retail sale of guns, not private sales between individuals.

HB 1229 was amended to exclude immediate family members from undergoing background checks in a gun transfer, and to allow for an individual to loan a gun for up to 72 hours without a background check.

Proponents said the measure will close loopholes and prevent criminals from buying guns, while opponents argued it is an infringement on the rights of law-abiding citizens.

El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is currently out of town, but spoke with FOX21 on the phone Monday afternoon.

He said as far as he knows, the amendment for a gun transfer in 1229 does not apply to a person's spouse.

He added 1224 would be nearly impossible to enforce because magazines produced and bought out of state do not have a date on them.

Governor Hickenlooper has said in the past he would sign House Bills 1224 and 1229 if they made it to his desk.