HB 1187-FN (2002): relative to criminal penalties for possession of a firearm in a safe school zone.

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HB 1187-FN (2002)

relative to criminal penalties for possession of a firearm in a safe school zone.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 2002 and February 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 21, 2002. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3361). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 11, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 1, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • February 5, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Welch>
  • April 9, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{2465} — yeas 235, nays 80, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ78, p1992
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 8, 2002: Hearing Jan 8 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • February 1, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 1 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • February 5, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 5 10:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Welch>
  • February 7, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 7, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2465}; HC15, p615
  • February 21, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Wendelboe; HJ21, p826
  • February 21, 2002: Comm Am, AA RC(235-80); Passed with Am VV; HJ21, p876-879 + 884
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; April 9, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC21
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3361},(New Title) [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.58-59
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3361},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ38, p1444

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