SB 376-FN (2002): requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm.
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SB 376-FN (2002)
requiring a mental health records check prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2001-2002
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11)
- Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36)
- Rep. Christine Konys (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
Votes
- February 20, 2002, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- February 6, 2002: Hearing; February 6, 2002, Room 102, LOB ,11:00 a.m.; SC1
- February 6, 2002: Hearing February 6, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC8
- February 15, 2002: Committee Report; Interim Study, [02/20/02]; SC12
- February 20, 2002: Interim Study, MA, VV