HB 659-FN (2001): relative to penalties for attempting to purchase firearms illegally.
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HB 659-FN (2001)
relative to penalties for attempting to purchase firearms illegally.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 189
The Story
It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 30, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1503). On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 189 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2)
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- May 30, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
Votes
- June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 13, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ19, p263
- February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
- February 20, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 11:00 RM204,LOB
- March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 11:00 RM204,LOB
- April 3, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 13-1;CC)
- April 3, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0540}; HC31, p825
- April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1091-1092 + 1178
- May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- May 30, 2001: Hearing; May 30, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC24
- June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1503}, [06/07/01]; SC29, Pg.18
- June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1503}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 13, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ55, p1665
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 1/1/2002 Chap: 0189