HB 37 (2009): relative to the penalty for using a gun in commission of a felony.

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HB 37 (2009)

relative to the penalty for using a gun in commission of a felony.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 19-1)
  • March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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