SB 195-FN (1997): relative to the sale of firearms and arrests without warrants.

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SB 195-FN (1997)

relative to the sale of firearms and arrests without warrants.

  • 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. The majority recommended that the Senate pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the Senate kill it, by a vote of 5–3. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Cohen (SD24) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Rep. Wallner (Merr 24)
  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13)
  • Rep. Manning (Ches 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 1997, 10:30 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, 12:00, RM 103, SH FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 5, 1997: CONTINUED HEARING MAR05 10:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • March 27, 1997: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR *APR01 (VOTE 5-3)
  • March 27, 1997: MIN COMM REPORT ITL
  • March 27, 1997: PROP MAJ COMM AM<0733>(NEW TITLE); SC24,P13
  • March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
  • April 3, 1997: MAJ AM<0733>, AL RC(10-14); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ11,P198-199

Laws It Would Change

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