HB 1285 (2010): relative to the exemption of certain firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition made in New Hampshire from federal law and regulation.
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HB 1285 (2010)
relative to the exemption of certain firearms, firearms accessories, and ammunition made in New Hampshire from federal law and regulation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–8. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carol Vita (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Elaine Swinford (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Laurie Boyce (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2010, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- January 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- February 3, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 9:30 AM LOB 302
- January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
- January 28, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 3 RC (vote 11-8)
- January 28, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
- February 3, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Related Bills
- HB 125-FN (2012): relative to lawful commerce in firearms, including manufacture and sale, in New Hampshire.
- HB 512-FN (2024): exempting firearms manufactured in New Hampshire from federal laws and regulations.
- HB 1433 (2010): relative to lawful commerce in firearms, including manufacture and sale, in New Hampshire.