HB 396 (2013): establishing a committee to study requiring safety training or instruction prior to the purchase or acquisition of a firearm.

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HB 396 (2013)

establishing a committee to study requiring safety training or instruction prior to the purchase or acquisition of a firearm.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2013, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Representatives Hall
  • February 28, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 21, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/21/2013 2:00 PM Representatives Hall
  • February 28, 2013: Executive Session: 2/28/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013: If needed, Continued Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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