HB 350-FN (2017): prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place.
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HB 350-FN (2017)
prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 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 9–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 204–144.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gerald Ward (D - Rock 28)
- Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 7, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 204, nays 144, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 10, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 9-7; RC)
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 204-144 02/15/2017
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 444-FN (2023): prohibiting possession of a firearm at a polling place.