HB 1657-FN (2016): prohibiting firearms in certain public places.
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HB 1657-FN (2016)
prohibiting firearms in certain public places.
- 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 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 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 248–55.
Sponsors
- Rep. Katherine Rogers (D - Merr 28) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Deanna Rollo (D - Straf 18)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Skip Berrien (D - Rock 18)
- Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8)
- Rep. Pamela Brown (D - Hills 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 2, 2016, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 248, nays 55, 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 02:00 PM LOB 204
- February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 02:30 PM LOB 204
- February 11, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/11/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-2; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 248-55 03/10/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1566 (2018): prohibiting open carry of a firearm in certain public places.