HB 1200-FN (1998): prohibiting the manufacture, possession, or transfer of large capacity ammunition magazines.

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HB 1200-FN (1998)

prohibiting the manufacture, possession, or transfer of large capacity ammunition magazines.

  • 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 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCann (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1998, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P99
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 2:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • January 20, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN29 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • January 29, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ10,P427

Laws It Would Change

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