HB 386 (1997): relative to the definition of "suitable person" for purposes of licensing a suitable person to carry a loaded pistol or revolver.

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HB 386 (1997)

relative to the definition of "suitable person" for purposes of licensing a suitable person to carry a loaded pistol or revolver.

Status: Killed
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
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 February 4, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 19, 1997. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The committee voted 6–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 22, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
February 19, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
February 24, 1997, 1:35 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 9, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

May 22, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P253
January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
February 19, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB19 11:00 RM204,LOB :CRIM JUST
February 24, 1997: HEARING ON PROP AM FEB24 01:35 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
February 25, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
February 25, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0347>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P689
March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1078 + 1109
March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P153
March 24, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR02 11:15 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
April 9, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR09 11:15 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
April 9, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING APR09 10:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
May 19, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAY20 (VOTE 6-2)
May 22, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ20,P399

Laws It Would Change

RSA 159:6