HB 1494-FN (2000): establishing penalties for attempts to purchase firearms illegally.
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HB 1494-FN (2000)
establishing penalties for attempts to purchase firearms illegally.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 152
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. 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 February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2000, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Bruce Hunter (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 11)
- Rep. Kathleen Flora (R - Hills 15)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2000, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 19, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- April 27, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p100
- January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
- January 12, 2000: Hearing Jan 12 1:45 RM204,LOB
- February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 14-0;CC)
- February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3394}(New Title); HC17, p467
- February 24, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ19, p526-527 + 563
- March 9, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- April 19, 2000: Hearing April 19, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC22
- April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/27/2000; SC25
- April 27, 2000: Ought to Pass MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 4, 2000: Enrolled; HJ45, p1363
- May 11, 2000: Enrolled Bill
- May 23, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2000 Eff: 1/1/2001 Chap: 0152