HCR 29 (1996): encouraging gun safety education programs for children.
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HCR 29 (1996)
encouraging gun safety education programs for children.
- Status: Adopted by both chambers
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Education
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on February 21, 1996 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to adopt it. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1996 the Senate voted to adopt it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Thomas Colantuono
- Sen. John Barnes Jr.
- Sen. Frederick King
- Sen. Beverly Rodeschin
- Sen. David Wheeler
- Rep. Ann Torr
- Rep. Rick Trombly
- Rep. Raymond Buckley
- Rep. David Welch
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- April 9, 1996, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Education, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 11, 1996, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED (APPROVED BY RULES) AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ30,P1117
- February 21, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/22/96 DUE ON 03/14/96
- March 14, 1996: HEARING MAR14 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- March 14, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- March 19, 1996: ADOPTED; HJ42,P1510 + 1539
- March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; SJ12,P221
- April 9, 1996: HEARING APR09 03:15 RM209,LOB FOR: EDUC
- April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR11 (VOTE 5-0)
- April 11, 1996: ADOPTED VV; SJ17,P267 + 285