HB 1635-FN (1998): establishing the crime of criminal storage of a firearm.

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HB 1635-FN (1998)

establishing the crime of criminal storage of a firearm.

  • 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 recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 9–5. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 36) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Woods (Rock 25)
  • Rep. A. Pelletier (Straf 12)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P115
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/18/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 3, 1998: HEARING FEB03 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 9-5)
  • February 17, 1998: MIN REPORT REF FOR STUDY
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P1134

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