SB 12-FN (2017): repealing the licensing requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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SB 12-FN (2017)

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

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 1

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2017-0029s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on January 19, 2017. A floor amendment (2017-0064s), offered by Sen. Lasky, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on January 19, 2017. On January 19, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 9, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 200–97. On February 9, 2017 the House failed “Reconsider SB 12” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hinch. The bill was enrolled on February 15, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 22, 2017, making it Chapter 1 of the session laws. It took effect on February 22, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • February 1, 2017: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Representatives Hall
  • February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Representatives Hall

Votes

  • January 19, 2017, Senate: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment 0029s — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • January 19, 2017, Senate: Sen. Lasky Floor Amendment 0064s — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • January 19, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
  • February 9, 2017, House: Reconsider SB 12 — voice vote, failed
  • February 9, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 200, nays 97, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: To Be Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 10, 2017: Hearing: 01/10/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • January 19, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/19/2017
  • January 19, 2017: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2017-0029s , RC 10Y-13N, AF; 01/19/2017
  • January 19, 2017: Sen. Lasky Floor Amendment #2017-0064s , RC 10Y-13N, AF; 01/19/2017
  • January 19, 2017: Ought to Pass : RC 13Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 01/19/2017
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:00 AM Representatives Hall
  • February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 Representatives Hall
  • February 3, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 9, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/09/2017 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA RC 200-97 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Reconsider SB 12 (Rep. Hinch): MF VV 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 02/09/2017)
  • February 15, 2017: Enrolled 02/15/2017
  • February 22, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 02/22/2017; Chapter 0001; Effective 02/22/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 582-FN (2016): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • 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 116-FN (2015): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
  • HB 582-FN (2016): 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.
  • HB 451-FN (2013): repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.

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