SB 244 (2014): establishing a procedure for the annulment of a mental health record and establishing a commission to study mental health and firearms.

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SB 244 (2014)

establishing a procedure for the annulment of a mental health record and establishing a commission to study mental health and firearms.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1114s). On March 27, 2014 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Pierce. On March 27, 2014 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Larsen. On March 27, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 9, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 1:30 PM: executive session, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Laid On Table — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Committee Amendment 1114s, Sections 1, 4 — yeas 17, nays 7, passed
  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1114s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2014: Hearing: 1/14/2014, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC2
  • March 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1114s, NT, 3/27/14; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Sen. Pierce Moved Laid On Table, DIV 11Y-13N, MF
  • March 27, 2014: Sen. Bragdon Moved to Divide the Question: Sections 2, 3, 4-I; Sections 1, 4
  • March 27, 2014: The Chair Ruled the Question Divisible: Sections 2, 3, 4-I; Sections 1, 4
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 1114s, NT, Sections 2, 3, 4-I, AF, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Sen. Larsen Moved Laid On Table, MF, RC 11Y-13N
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 1114s, NT, Sections 1, 4, AA, RC 17Y-7N
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1114s, NT, MA VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/14) and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 9, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/9/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014: =REVISED=Executive Session: 4/22/14 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 19-0; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate MA VV

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