HB 536-FN (2012): relative to the natural right to carry a firearm, openly or concealed, without a license.

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HB 536-FN (2012)

relative to the natural right to carry a firearm, openly or concealed, without a license.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 March 3, 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 work sessions on September 27, 2011 and October 5, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2679h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2679h) 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 193–122. 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1891s). The committee's amendment (1891s) was adopted on a roll call 19–5 on May 2, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 17–7, on a motion by Sen. Forsythe.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2011, 1:30 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
  • September 27, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 5, 2011, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 208
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 26, 2012, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2679H — yeas 193, nays 122, passed
  • May 2, 2012, Senate: Committee Amendment 1891s — yeas 19, nays 5, passed
  • May 2, 2012, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 24, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 3, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/3/2011 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • October 5, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/5/2011 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2679h for Jan 4 (Vote 12-5; RC)
  • October 25, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2679h
  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 5, 2012: Amendment #2679h Adopted, VV
  • January 5, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2679h: MA RC 193-122
  • January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 100, SH, 2:00 p.m; SC4
  • April 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1891s, NT, 5/2/12; SC17A
  • May 2, 2012: Committee Amendment 1891s, NT, RC 19Y-5N, AA
  • May 2, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment Not Voted On
  • May 2, 2012: Sen. Forsythe Moved Laid On Table, RC 17Y-7N, MA

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