HB 1645 (2016): relative to carrying a pistol or revolver without a license.
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HB 1645 (2016)
relative to carrying a pistol or revolver without a 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 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0617h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 149–146.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Duarte (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Daniel Tamburello (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. John Burt (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 5)
- Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Eric Eastman (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Werner Horn (R - Merr 2)
- Rep. Joshua Whitehouse (R - Straf 2)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2016, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 16, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 149, nays 146, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
- February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 25, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0617h
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 8-5; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 149-146 03/10/2016