HB 334 (2012): relative to the state’s authority to prohibit or regulate firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, and knives.

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HB 334 (2012)

relative to the state’s authority to prohibit or regulate firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, and knives.

  • 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 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 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 a work session on August 2, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2563h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2563h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 4, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 180–144. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2012 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

  • February 24, 2011, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 2, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 26, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2563H — yeas 180, nays 144, passed
  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • February 24, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 3:15 PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • August 2, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/2/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2563h(NT) for Jan 4 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • October 25, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-2563h (New Title)
  • October 25, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 4, 2012: Amendment #2563h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • January 4, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2563h(NT): MA RC 180-144
  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 100, SH, 1:00 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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