SB 141-FN (2021): relative to the procedure for conducting firearm background checks.

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SB 141-FN (2021)

relative to the procedure for conducting firearm background checks.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on February 4, 2021 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2021-0876s), offered by Sen. Giuda, was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on March 18, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On March 18, 2021 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on OTPA, RC 24Y-0N”, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 18, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1053s). The committee's amendment (2021-1053s) was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on April 1, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 1, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 9, 2021 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 15–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 3, 2021 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 56–319, on a motion by Rep. Umberger. On June 3, 2021 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 186–191. On June 3, 2021 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 181–196, on a motion by Rep. Espitia. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 197–180. On June 3, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 172–204, on a motion by Rep. Andrew Prout. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On June 24, 2021 the Senate voted 12–12 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold. On June 24, 2021 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the vote on: the Veto Message to SB 141” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On June 24, 2021 the Senate voted 13–11 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold. The governor vetoed it on August 10, 2021. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Hearings and Sessions

February 16, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary
April 28, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
May 10, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

March 18, 2021, Senate: Floor Amendment 0876s — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
March 18, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
March 18, 2021, Senate: Reconsider — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
March 18, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
April 1, 2021, Senate: Committee Amendment 1053s — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
April 1, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
June 3, 2021, House: Lay on Table — yeas 56, nays 319, failed
June 3, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 186, nays 191, failed
June 3, 2021, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 181, nays 196, failed
June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 197, nays 180, passed
June 3, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 172, nays 204, failed
June 24, 2021, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 12, nays 12, failed
June 24, 2021, Senate: Reconsider the vote on: the Veto Message to SB 141 — voice vote, passed
June 24, 2021, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 13, nays 11, failed

The Docket

February 4, 2021: Introduced 02/04/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
February 10, 2021: Remote Hearing: 02/16/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
March 18, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/18/2021
March 18, 2021: Sen. Giuda Floor Amendment #2021-0876s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 03/18/2021
March 18, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0876s, RC 15Y-9N, MA; 03/18/2021
March 18, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration on OTPA, RC 24Y-0N, MA; 03/18/2021
March 18, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0876s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/18/2021
April 1, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1053s , 04/01/2021; SC 17A
April 1, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1053s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 04/01/2021
April 1, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1053s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 04/01/2021
April 9, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 04/09/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
April 28, 2021: Public Hearing: 04/28/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97143779905 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
May 10, 2021: Executive Session: 05/10/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97305033264
May 25, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-6; RC)
May 25, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
June 3, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Umberger): MF RC 56-319 06/03/2021
June 3, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 186-191 06/03/2021
June 3, 2021: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Espitia): MF RC 181-196 06/03/2021
June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA RC 197-180 06/03/2021
June 3, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Prout): MF RC 172-204 06/03/2021
June 10, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/10/2021
June 10, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/10/2021)
June 24, 2021: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 141 Become Law: RC 12Y-12N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Sen. Bradley Moved to Reconsider the vote on: the Veto Message to SB 141, MA, VV; 06/24/2021
June 24, 2021: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 141 Become Law: RC 13Y-11N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 06/24/2021
August 10, 2021: Vetoed by Governor 08/10/2021

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