HB 1438 (2014): relative to the burden of proof for exceptions or exemptions in actions brought under the firearms laws of this state.

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HB 1438 (2014)

relative to the burden of proof for exceptions or exemptions in actions brought under the firearms laws of this state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 207–126.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 19, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 207, nays 126, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/6/2014 1:00 PM LOB 206
  • February 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/6/2014 1:30 PM LOB 206
  • February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • March 19, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 207-126

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court