SB 501 (1996): repealing a requirement for keeping records of sales of pistols and revolvers and repealing provisions relative to the purchase of shotguns and rifles in contiguous states and by nonresidents.
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SB 501 (1996)
repealing a requirement for keeping records of sales of pistols and revolvers and repealing provisions relative to the purchase of shotguns and rifles in contiguous states and by nonresidents.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 116
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, by a vote of 4–3. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 7, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 28, 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 April 2, 1996 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rodeschin (SD8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. McRae (Hills 7)
- Rep. Patenaude (Merr 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
- March 26, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
- March 28, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
Votes
- March 6, 1996, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 7, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ1,P1
- January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN09 01:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- January 23, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN23 01:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
- March 5, 1996: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP MAR06 (VOTE 4-3)
- March 5, 1996: MIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM
- March 5, 1996: PROP MIN AM<4431>(NEW TITLE); SC12,P23
- March 6, 1996: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN WHEELER MA VV; SJ10,P136
- March 7, 1996: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN RODESCHIN MA VV; MIN AM<4431>, AA RC(24-0); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P188 + 192
- March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ40,P1456 (SEE PERM JRNL)
- March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/14/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- March 28, 1996: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS MAR28 9:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
- March 28, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 2, 1996: PASSED; HJ47,P1596 + 1597
- May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P422
- May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P1999
- May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 07/14/96 CHAP.0116