HB 1511-FN (2012): relative to felons possessing firearms.
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HB 1511-FN (2012)
relative to felons possessing firearms.
- Status: Killed
- 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 19, 2012. The committee voted 11–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Welch)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 261–58.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 1:30 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
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Recommit (Rep Welch) — voice vote, passed
- March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 261, nays 58, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204
- February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 15 (Vote 11-5; RC)
- February 15, 2012: Recommit (Rep Welch): MA VV
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 14-2; RC)
- February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 261-58