HB 117 (2007): creating an exception for the storage of black gunpowder by historical reenactors and certain nonprofit entities.

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HB 117 (2007)

creating an exception for the storage of black gunpowder by historical reenactors and certain nonprofit entities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0053h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 10, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2007, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 19, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/31/2007 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 8, 2007: Executive Session: 2/8/07 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0053h} for Feb 21 (vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2007: Proposed Comm Amendment: #0053h
  • February 21, 2007: Amendment {0053h} Adopted, VV
  • February 21, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 19, 2007: Hearing; April 19, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC16
  • May 3, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/10/07]; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 10, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/07; Eff. Date 06/11/07; Chapter 0070

Laws It Would Change

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