HB 197 (2001): extending the reporting date of the commission to study methods for reducing violent incidents involving children and guns.

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HB 197 (2001)

extending the reporting date of the commission to study methods for reducing violent incidents involving children and guns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 168

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 25, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • May 9, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ15, p172
  • January 11, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/11/2001
  • January 16, 2001: Hearing Jan 16 10:45 RM204,LOB
  • January 17, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 25 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • January 17, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0016}; HC12, p134
  • January 25, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ15, p177-178 + 184
  • February 22, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 9, 2001: Hearing; May 9, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC20
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 7/05/2001 Chap: 0168
  • July 12, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Roberge, Fernald

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