CACR 8 (2021): relating to firearms. Providing that the legislature make no law restricting the right to own, carry, or use firearms or firearm accessories.

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CACR 8 (2021)

relating to firearms. Providing that the legislature make no law restricting the right to own, carry, or use firearms or firearm accessories.

  • Status: Failed to pass
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee voted 11–9 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0516h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0516h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 201–174.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 201, nays 174, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99588247178 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 16, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0516h (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0516h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MF RC 201-174 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 04/07/2021

Laws It Would Change

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