SB 163 (1999): establishing a commission to study methods for reducing violent incidents involving children and guns.

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SB 163 (1999)

establishing a commission to study methods for reducing violent incidents involving children and guns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 322

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 21–3. A floor amendment (1022), offered by Sen. Cohen, was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 1999, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 1999, making it Chapter 322 of the session laws. It took effect on September 14, 1999. The committee held work sessions on October 18, 1999, November 15, 1999, February 14, 2000 and March 27, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 14, 1999, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • May 11, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB

Votes

  • April 29, 1999, Senate: Committee Amendment (0949)Fernald/Francoeur — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary 2/11/99
  • April 14, 1999: Hearing, 4/14/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:40 a.m
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/29/99
  • April 28, 1999: Committee Amendment, {0949}
  • April 29, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {0949}, RC 21Y-3N, AA
  • April 29, 1999: Sen. Cohen Floor Amendment, {1022}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 29, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ47, p1133
  • May 4, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/4/1999 due on
  • May 11, 1999: Hearing May 11 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • May 27, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 27, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1223}
  • June 2, 1999: Corrected Comm Am{1461}; HC59, p1608
  • June 9, 1999: Passed with Am{1461}; HJ62, p1645-1646 + 1667
  • June 24, 1999: Senate Concurred W/ House Amendment, Sen Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am {1995} MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1995}, Adopted; HJ77, p2094
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 9/14/1999 Chap. 0322
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Cohen & Trombly
  • October 18, 1999: Meeting, 10/18/99, Room 202-204, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • November 15, 1999: Meeting, 11/15/99 Room 206-208, LOB 1:30 p.m
  • February 14, 2000: Meeting, Feb.14, Room 202-204, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • February 14, 2000: Meeting, Feb 14,= Room Change=, 201- 203, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • March 27, 2000: Meeting, March 27, 2000, Room 202-204, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC14, Pg

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