HB 1430 (2012): designating the Thompson/Center Contender pistol as the official state firearm of New Hampshire.
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HB 1430 (2012)
designating the Thompson/Center Contender pistol as the official state firearm of New Hampshire.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jerry Bergevin (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Connie Soucy (R - Hills 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- February 1, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 1:15 PM LOB 306 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- January 10, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 10-0; CC)
- February 1, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV