HB 1379 (2008): relative to the authority of state agencies to prohibit state employees from lawfully carrying a firearm.
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HB 1379 (2008)
relative to the authority of state agencies to prohibit state employees from lawfully carrying a firearm.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC unanimously, 17–0. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 24, 2008, August 19, 2008 and October 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 8 to 4.
Sponsors
- Rep. Connie Soucy (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Edith Hogan (R - Hills 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
- June 24, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- August 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- October 7, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- October 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 19, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
- February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-0)
- February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
- March 5, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- April 11, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
- June 24, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 6/24/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
- August 19, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- October 7, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/7/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
- October 15, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- October 15, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 8-4)