HB 582-FN (2016): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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HB 582-FN (2016)

repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • 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 committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 20, 2015 and September 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2399h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2399h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 206–146. It crossed to the Senate on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 27, 2016. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 16, 2016 the House voted 150–117 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2015, 10:30 AM: 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
  • August 20, 2015, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 14, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 206, nays 146, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • June 16, 2016, House: Veto Override — yeas 150, nays 117, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 19, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/19/2015 10:30 AM LOB 201-203
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • August 20, 2015: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 8/20/2015 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 17, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 28, 2015: Executive Session: 10/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 12, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2399h for Jan 6 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • November 17, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 6, 2016: Amendment #2015-2399h: AA VV 01/06/2016
  • January 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2399h: MA RC 206-146 01/06/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 14, 2016: Hearing: 03/14/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC8
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass: RC 14Y-10N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/21/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/05/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • May 27, 2016: Vetoed by Governor Hassan 05/27/2016
  • June 16, 2016: Veto Sustained 06/16/2016: RC 150-117 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1000-FN-A (2016): establishing a state grant program to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in addressing the opioid crisis and making an appropriation therefor.
  • SB 533-FN-A-LOCAL (2016): relative to the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery and making supplemental appropriations to the commission, the New Hampshire housing finance authority, and the department of health and human services, bureau of drug and alcohol services.
  • SB 12-FN (2017): repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • HB 451-FN (2013): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • SB 116-FN (2015): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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