HB 1437 (1996): permitting certain convicted felons to possess rifles, shotguns and archery equipment for hunting or target practice.

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HB 1437 (1996)

permitting certain convicted felons to possess rifles, shotguns and archery equipment for hunting or target practice.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The committee held a work session on January 31, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hansen (Hills 2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 31, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 23, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP DUNHAM)
  • January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 09:00 RM204,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 5, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ27,P958

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 531 (1996): relative to the possession of firearms by persons convicted of violent misdemeanors.
  • HB 1101 (1996): prohibiting the carrying of firearms and certain other weapons into state-owned buildings by persons other than law enforcement personnel.

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