HB 1639-FN (2006): prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned and lawfully carried firearms during a state of emergency.
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HB 1639-FN (2006)
prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned and lawfully carried firearms during a state of emergency.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 8, 2006. The committee voted 13–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 22, 2006. On February 22, 2006 the House adopted “Without Objection” on a voice vote. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 183–129.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Elbert Bicknell (R - Rock 1)
- Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Steve Hellwig (R - Hills 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2006, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM 204 LOB
- February 8, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
Votes
- February 22, 2006, House: Without Objection — voice vote, passed
- March 7, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 183, nays 129, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
- January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 1:30 RM 204 LOB
- February 8, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 8 1:00 RM204/LOB
- February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 22 (vote 13-5;CC)
- February 22, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal. (Rep. Hopfgarten)
- February 22, 2006: Special Ordered to Reg Cal, March 7, Without Objection, MA, VV HJ20, pg 1252
- March 7, 2006: ITL, MA, RC (183-129)