HB 1635-FN (2010): prohibiting the open carrying of a firearm in a public building.
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HB 1635-FN (2010)
prohibiting the open carrying of a firearm in a public building.
- 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 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 11, 2010 and February 2, 2010. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 2010 and February 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 256–33. On March 18, 2010 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Winters)” on a division vote 40–212.
Sponsors
- Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Jessie Osborne (D - Merr 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 210-211
- February 9, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 16, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 256, nays 33, passed
- March 18, 2010, House: Reconsideration (Rep Winters) — yeas 40, nays 212, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 11, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/11/2010 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
- February 2, 2010: Public Hearing On Proposed Amendment: 2/2/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 3, 2010: Subcommittee Members: Reps Stevens(Ch), Welch, Charron, Movsesian, Pantelakos & Chandley
- February 9, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 11, 2010: =Cancelled= Executive Session: 2/11/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 16, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2010 9:30 AM LOB 204
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 17 (Vote 13-2; RC)
- March 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 256-33
- March 18, 2010: Reconsideration (Rep Winters): MF DIV 40-212