HB 1236 (1994): prohibiting the use of aerosol self-defense spray weapons against a law enforcement officer or in the course of committing a crime.
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HB 1236 (1994)
prohibiting the use of aerosol self-defense spray weapons against a law enforcement officer or in the course of committing a crime.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 139
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 1994 and February 2, 1994. 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 February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Pepino (Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bove (Rock 29)
- Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11)
- Rep. Welch (Rock 18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305;
- January 25, 1994, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- February 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- April 13, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ7,P185
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 11, 1994: HEARING JAN11 10:00 RM305; FOR: PUB PROT
- January 12, 1994: //CANCELLED//COMM WORK SESSION JAN18 01:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB
- January 25, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 09:45 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- February 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB15 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4877>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P691
- February 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ26,P766 + 806
- March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P164
- April 13, 1994: HEARING APR13 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ14,P349 + 365
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 12, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ17,P460
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0139