HB 1608-FN (2020): prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

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HB 1608-FN (2020)

prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 and March 4, 2020. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1037h) by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-1037h) was adopted on a division vote 170–111 on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2020-1170h), offered by Rep. Adjutant, was rejected on a division vote 153–157 on March 11, 2020. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 150–145. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2020, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 170, nays 111, passed
  • March 11, 2020, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 153, nays 157, failed
  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 150, nays 145, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 12, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • February 12, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/12/2020 01:30 pm LOB 204
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 204 (if necessary)
  • March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1037h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-1037h : AA DV 170-111 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: FLAM #2020-1170h (Rep. Adjutant): AF DV 153-157 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1037h: MA RC 150-145 03/11/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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