HB 1318 (2012): relative to carrying firearms.

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HB 1318 (2012)

relative to carrying firearms.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House adopted “Lay On The Table (Rep Welch)” on a division vote 246–73. The bill died on the table when the session ended on June 27, 2012, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Lay On The Table (Rep Welch) — yeas 246, nays 73, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • March 8, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Welch): MA DIV 246-73
  • June 27, 2012: Died on the Table

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