HB 1341 (2012): repealing the provision relative to the unauthorized use of firearms in the compact part of a city or town.
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HB 1341 (2012)
repealing the provision relative to the unauthorized use of firearms in the compact part of a city or town.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- 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 11–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 196–123. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 9, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Willette (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Moe Villeneuve (R - Hills 18)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Larry Gagne (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Steven Cunningham (R - Sull 2)
- Rep. Harry Hardwick (R - Hills 2)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2012, 1:00 PM: 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
- April 26, 2012, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- March 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 196, nays 123, passed
- May 9, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, 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 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 11-5; RC)
- March 7, 2012: Introduced 3/7/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA RC 196-123
- April 26, 2012: Hearing: 4/26/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:50 p.m.; SC15
- May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/9/12; SC18
- May 9, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV