SB 193-FN (1997): establishing the crime of criminal storage of a firearm.

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SB 193-FN (1997)

establishing the crime of criminal storage of a firearm.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1997. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. W. Riley (Ches 7)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 1997, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 3, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ3, P46
  • February 13, 1997: HEARING, FEB 19, 11:30, RM 103, SH FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 5, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING MAR05 10:15 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • March 27, 1997: SPLIT COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR *APR01 (VOTE 4-4)
  • March 27, 1997: SPLIT COMM REPORT ITL
  • March 27, 1997: PROP AM<0719>; SC24,P12
  • March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
  • April 3, 1997: PROP AM<0719>, AL RC(11-13); SEN ? FL AM<0988>, AL DIV(11-13); 3RD READING ML RC(11-13); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ11,P196-198

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