SB 141 (1997): establishing a committee to study the risks posed to children by the unsafe storage and use of firearms.

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SB 141 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the risks posed to children by the unsafe storage and use of firearms.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it, by a vote of 4–3. On March 6, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Rep. M. Smith (Straf 8)
  • Rep. Seldin (Merr 17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM 105A, SH

Votes

  • March 6, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC INST/H&HS; SJ2, P34
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB 4 03:45 RM 105A, SH FOR: PUB. INST. H&HS
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAR06 (VOTE: 4-3)
  • February 27, 1997: MIN COMM REPORT OTP
  • March 6, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN MCCARLEY MA VV; SJ7,P118
  • April 30, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED [SEN JOHNSON, ALL BILLS LOT], MA VV; SJ14,P279

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