HB 451-FN (2013): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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HB 451-FN (2013)

repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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

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 14–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 21, 2013 the House adopted “Special Order to Regular Place in Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Itse)” on a voice vote. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 226–144.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2013, 1:00 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 21, 2013, House: Special Order to Regular Place in Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Itse) — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 226, nays 144, 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 1:00 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 6, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 27 (Vote 14-4; RC)
  • March 21, 2013: Special Order to Regular Place in Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Itse): MA VV; HJ29, PG.985
  • March 27, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 226-144; HJ31, PG.1035-1037

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 582-FN (2016): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • SB 116-FN (2015): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • SB 12-FN (2017): repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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