HB 1314 (2016): limiting the authority of state entities to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms.

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HB 1314 (2016)

limiting the authority of state entities to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms.

  • 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 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 179–117.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 179, nays 117, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-4; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 179-117 03/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court