SB 154-FN (2001): requiring criminal records check prior to the sale or transfer of firearms.
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SB 154-FN (2001)
requiring criminal records check prior to the sale or transfer of firearms.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 12, 2001 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Rep. Christine Konys (D - Hills 33)
- Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 14, 2001, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
Votes
- April 12, 2001, Senate: Substitute motion ought to pass. Sen. Fernald/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 7, nays 17, failed
- April 12, 2001, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- March 14, 2001: Hearing; March 14, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:45 a.m.; SC9
- April 11, 2001: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/12/01; SC17
- April 12, 2001: Inexpedient to Legislate [not voted on]
- April 12, 2001: Sen. Wheeler sub-motion, Ought to Pass, RC 7Y - 17N, MF
- April 12, 2001: Sen. Francoeur Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 736-FN (2001): establishing the consumer safety firearms protection act.