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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H7938

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Related To Education - Maintenance Of Order On Campus [see Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board Of Education Act]

Subject: Related To Education - Maintenance Of Order On Campus [see Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board Of Education Act]

Description: Mandates arming campus police at public higher educational institutions.

Session: 2018 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: May 2, 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'.

5 sponsors: William O'Brien (D); Kenneth Marshall (D); Arthur Corvese (D); Charlene Lima (D); Daniel Mckiernan (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 7% (5 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House May 2, 2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Apr 27, 2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/02/2018)
House Apr 24, 2018 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/25/2018)
House Apr 18, 2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
House Mar 9, 2018 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 9, 2018 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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