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Passed Pennsylvania Firearm Legislation SR253

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users.

Description: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 to protect the constitutional rights of medical cannabis users.

Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Transmitted as directed

Last Action Date: February 12, 2018

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

17 sponsors: Michael Folmer (R); Joseph Scarnati (R); Randy Vulakovich (R); Camera Bartolotta (R); Patrick Stefano (R); Mario Scavello (R); Guy Reschenthaler (R); Lisa Boscola (D); Gene Yaw (R); Donald White (R); Judy Schwank (D); John Yudichak (D); Ryan Aument (R); Robert Mensch (R); Scott Wagner (R); Michael Regan (R); Elder Vogel (R);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 34% (17 of 50)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Feb 12, 2018 Transmitted as directed
Senate Feb 6, 2018 Adopted (49-0)
Senate Jan 29, 2018 Reported as committed
Senate Jan 19, 2018 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

Senate State Government: Reported as Committed

Senate Floor: SR 253 PN 1419

Link: link to state bill page

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