SB 587 (1994): revising the penalty provision for carrying a weapon without a valid license.

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SB 587 (1994)

revising the penalty provision for carrying a weapon without a valid license.

  • 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: 48

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1994, making it Chapter 48 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 1, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P11
  • January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4871>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P26-27
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P62-63 + 77
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ26,P756
  • February 15, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 1, 1994: HEARING MAR01 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 17, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • March 31, 1994: PASSED; HJ45,P1472 + 1486
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ12,P301
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1848
  • April 28, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0048

Laws It Would Change

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