HB 685-FN (2015): prohibiting a state agency, state employee, or political subdivision from enforcing any federal law regarding a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.

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HB 685-FN (2015)

prohibiting a state agency, state employee, or political subdivision from enforcing any federal law regarding a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 234–119.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2015, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • March 3, 2015, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 234, nays 119, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 19, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/19/2015 2:00 PM LOB 201-203
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 12-5; RC); HC19, PG. 419-420
  • March 5, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 234-119

Laws It Would Change

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