HB 1122 (1996): modifying the term "compact area" relative to the use of firearms.
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HB 1122 (1996)
modifying the term "compact area" relative to the use of firearms.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 161
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 1996 and January 24, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 7–5. On February 21, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1996”. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 1, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Boucher (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- January 17, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- January 24, 1996, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- March 28, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- March 5, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ4,P124
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 01:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- January 17, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN17 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 10:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 7-5)
- February 13, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4448>; HC24,P777-778
- February 21, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ30,P1115
- March 5, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1219-1220 + 1265
- March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ11,P198
- March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 01:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- April 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR18 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 17, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5799>(NEW TITLE); SC26,P20-21
- April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ20,P347 + 376
- May 1, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WELCH MA VV; HJ59,P1946
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P483
- June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 08/02/96 CHAP.0161