HB 1447 (2010): relative to authorization to use firearms in the compact part of a town.

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HB 1447 (2010)

relative to authorization to use firearms in the compact part of a town.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar”. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 17, 2010. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. A floor amendment (0579h) was adopted on a division vote 293–49 on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0554h) was rejected on a roll call 115–229 on March 3, 2010. On March 3, 2010 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Osborne)” on a roll call 130–212. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2010, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 293, nays 49, passed
  • March 3, 2010, House: FLAM 0554H (NT) (REP WILLETTE) — yeas 115, nays 229, failed
  • March 3, 2010, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP OSBORNE) — yeas 130, nays 212, failed
  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0579h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/2/2010 1:30 PM LOB 204 if Necessary)
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 10 CC (vote 18-1)
  • February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Willette)
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Floor Amendment #0579h (Rep Welch) Adopted, DIV 293-49
  • March 3, 2010: Floor Amendment #0554h (New Title) (Rep Willette) Failed, RC 115-229
  • March 3, 2010: Lay on the Table (Rep Osborne): MF RC 130-212
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0579h: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 22, 2010: Hearing: April 22, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • May 4, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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