HB 305 (2023): relative to exceptions for violations related to Presidential Executive Orders governing the keeping or bearing of arms.

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HB 305 (2023)

relative to exceptions for violations related to Presidential Executive Orders governing the keeping or bearing of arms.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2023, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 10, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 21, 2023, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • March 10, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/10/2023 10:15 am LOB 202-204
  • February 10, 2023: Executive Session: 02/10/2023 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • February 21, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2023 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  • March 10, 2023: Executive Session: 03/10/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 10, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB305 03/10/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2023

Laws It Would Change

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