HB 232-FN (1997): prohibiting the carrying of firearms and certain other weapons into certain state buildings by persons other than law enforcement personnel.

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HB 232-FN (1997)

prohibiting the carrying of firearms and certain other weapons into certain state buildings by persons other than law enforcement personnel.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 18–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 29, 1997. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 279–89.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Morello (Hills 38) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Chabot (Hills 48)
  • Rep. Sargent (Hills 3)
  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10)
  • Rep. L. Johnson (Hills 40)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • January 29, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 279, nays 89, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ12,P176
  • January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 21, 1997: HEARING JAN21 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • January 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-3;CC)
  • January 29, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONSENT CAL, REQ REP MORELLO; HJ17,P263
  • January 29, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED DIV(279-89); HJ17,P267

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • 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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