SB 140-FN (2003): establishing an optional renewal period for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver.

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SB 140-FN (2003)

establishing an optional renewal period for licenses to carry a pistol or revolver.

Status: Killed
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0396). The committee's amendment (0396) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 8, 2003. On May 8, 2003 the House adopted “Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–1. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 20, 2003, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
April 22, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM204,LOB
April 29, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204,LOB

Votes

March 6, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Prescott/Sen. Cohen — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2003, House: Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
February 18, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 18, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC9
February 20, 2003: Hearing; February 20, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 3:45 p.m.; SC10A
February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0396}, [03/06/03]; SC12, Pg.5
March 6, 2003: Committee Amendment{0396}, AA, VV
March 6, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0396}, RC 23Y-0N, MA; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ34, p1086 (Also see Perm Journal)
March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:30 RM204,LOB
April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 9:30 RM204,LOB
April 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 8 (Vote 11-0;CC)
April 30, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1431}
May 8, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Welch
May 8, 2003: Recommitted to Crim Just & PSfty, Rep Welch MA VV
May 13, 2003: Maj Report ITL for May 29 (Vote 17-1;Reg)
May 29, 2003: ITL Report Adopted VV

Laws It Would Change

RSA 159:6