HB 194 (2012): relative to the prohibition on having or carrying a loaded crossbow, rifle, or shotgun in or on a vehicle.

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HB 194 (2012)

relative to the prohibition on having or carrying a loaded crossbow, rifle, or shotgun in or on a vehicle.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Fish & Game

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 2, 2011 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep G.Hopper)” on a roll call 241–108. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 28, 2011 and October 12, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 18, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2751h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 7–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2751h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 5, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 5, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 204–110. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 8, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2011, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • February 10, 2011, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • March 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • September 28, 2011, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • October 12, 2011: subcommittee work session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • October 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Fish and Game and Marine Resources, LOB 307
  • January 26, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 2, 2011, House: RECOMMIT (REP HOPPER) — yeas 241, nays 108, passed
  • January 5, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2751H(NT) — yeas 204, nays 110, passed
  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 10, 2011: Executive Session: 2/10/2011 2:00 PM LOB 307
  • February 24, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 2 (Vote 12-4; RC)
  • March 2, 2011: Recommit (Rep G.Hopper): MA RC 241-108
  • March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 3, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 28, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/28/2011 9:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 12, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2011 LOB 307 1:00 PM Or Immediately Following House Session
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • November 2, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2751h(NT) for Jan 4 (Vote 7-3; RC)
  • November 2, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-2751h (New Title)
  • November 2, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 5, 2012: Amendment #2751h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • January 5, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2751h(NT): MA RC 204-110
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 100, SH, 1:30 p.m; SC4
  • January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 2/8/12; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

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