HB 1605-FN (2012): relative to checking firearms at courthouse entrances.

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HB 1605-FN (2012)

relative to checking firearms at courthouse entrances.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. 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 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 224–65.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 224, nays 65, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • February 23, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • February 23, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 224-65

Laws It Would Change

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