HB 1407 (2008): relative to permission to discharge a firearm in the compact part of a town or city.

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HB 1407 (2008)

relative to permission to discharge a firearm in the compact part of a town or city.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 08). The committee's amendment (08-0084h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 30, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC unanimously, 13–0. On March 18, 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: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 9 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 7, 2008, 10:00 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

  • January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0084h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • January 10, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 10, 2008: Executive Session: 1/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0084h for 1/30 CC (vote: 11-0)
  • January 15, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment: #08-0084h
  • January 30, 2008: Amendment #08-0084h Adopted, VV
  • January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #08-0084h: MA VV
  • January 30, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC (vote 13-0)
  • March 18, 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 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • August 19, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/19/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 7, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 9-3)

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