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

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.

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