SB 531 (1996): relative to the possession of firearms by persons convicted of violent misdemeanors.
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SB 531 (1996)
relative to the possession of firearms by persons convicted of violent misdemeanors.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1996. The committee voted 5–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 20–4.
Sponsors
- Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1996, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P3
- January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 10:50 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL MAR06 (VOTE 5-1)
- March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(20-4); SJ10,P143
Laws It Would Change
- RSA 159
- RSA 159:3
- RSA 159:3-a
- RSA 159:4
- RSA 159:6-b
- RSA 159:6-d
- RSA 159:8
- RSA 159:8-a
- RSA 159:8-b
- RSA 159:10
- RSA 159:11
- RSA 159:14-16
- RSA 159:18
- RSA 159:19
- RSA 159:21
Related Bills
- HB 1437 (1996): permitting certain convicted felons to possess rifles, shotguns and archery equipment for hunting or target practice.
- HB 1101 (1996): prohibiting the carrying of firearms and certain other weapons into state-owned buildings by persons other than law enforcement personnel.