HB 583-FN (1991): relative to carrying pistols and revolvers.

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HB 583-FN (1991)

relative to carrying pistols and revolvers.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 16, 1991 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 13–7. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1991 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Wheeler (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dickinson (Carr 2)
  • Rep. N. Lawrence (Hills 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • May 2, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • May 16, 1991, Senate: Laid on Table — yeas 13, nays 7, passed
  • May 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1991, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ23,P296
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC44,P878-879
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1124-1125 + HJ53B,P1197
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ14,P210
  • April 18, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING APR18 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • May 2, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY02 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
  • May 15, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY16
  • May 16, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC35,P42-43
  • May 16, 1991: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN HOLLINGWORTH MA DIV(13-7); SJ26,P388-389
  • May 21, 1991: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN HOLLINGWORTH MA VV; COMM AM, AA VV; SEN HOLLINGWORTH FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ27,P443-4+8
  • May 28, 1991: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM, REP BENTON MA VV; HJ85,P1925

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