HB 1400 (2016): defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.

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HB 1400 (2016)

defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.

  • 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 4, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 173–123.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 173, nays 123, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 4, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/04/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 5, 2016: Executive Session: 02/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 25, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 173-123 03/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 322 (2024): relative to licenses to carry and immunity for law enforcement officers issuing certain firearms licenses.

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