HB 398 (2009): relative to the unauthorized use of firearms in the compact part of a city or town.
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HB 398 (2009)
relative to the unauthorized use of firearms in the compact part of a city or town.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–6 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 26, 2009 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep Osborne)” on a division vote 306–18. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 28, 2009, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Fran Wendelboe (R - Belk 1)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Burton Williams (R - Graf 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 9, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 26, 2009, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Osborne) — yeas 306, nays 18, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2009: Executive Session: 3/9/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 RC (vote 8-6)
- March 24, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 25 Without Objection
- March 25, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 26 Without Objection
- March 26, 2009: Lay on the Table (Rep Osborne): MA DIV 306-18
- October 28, 2009: Died on the Table