HB 1611-FN (2012): repealing certain provisions relative to the sale of pistols and revolvers.

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HB 1611-FN (2012)

repealing certain provisions relative to the sale of pistols and revolvers.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 met in executive session on February 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0337h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0337h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 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 2, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 26, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0337h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 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 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0337h for Feb 15 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 7, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0337h
  • February 15, 2012: Amendment #0337h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0337h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2012: Hearing: 4/26/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
  • April 27, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/2/12; SC17A
  • May 2, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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