HB 1490 (1998): requiring defendants charged with certain crimes to turn over firearms to law enforcement agencies; requiring a protective order for surrender of firearms in cases of abuse; and allowing protective orders on behalf of public servants and witnesses who ar
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@misc{bill-1998-hb1490, title = {HB 1490 (1998): requiring defendants charged with certain crimes to turn over firearms to law enforcement agencies; requiring a protective order for surrender of firearms in cases of abuse; and allowing protective orders on behalf of public servants and witnesses who ar}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/1998/hb1490}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1490 (1998)
requiring defendants charged with certain crimes to turn over firearms to law enforcement agencies; requiring a protective order for surrender of firearms in cases of abuse; and allowing protective orders on behalf of public servants and witnesses who ar
- 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 February 3, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dunn (Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3)
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11)
- Rep. Wiggins (Sull 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P110
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/17/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 1:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB18 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 18, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ18,P927