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Passed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation S2775

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Weapons -mental Health

Subject: Criminal Offenses

Description: Remove the term “habitual drunkard” from the list of those prohibited from possessing firearms.

Session: 2014 Regular Session

Last Action: Signed by Governor

Last Action Date: July 2, 2014

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: Catherine Cool Rumsey; Lombardi;Christopher Scott Ottiano; Joshua B. Miller;Maryellen Goodwin;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 13% (5 of 38)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jul 2, 2014 Signed by Governor
House Jun 27, 2014 Transmitted to Governor
Senate Jun 20, 2014 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2014)
Senate Jun 20, 2014 House passed in concurrence
Senate Jun 19, 2014 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/19/2014)
Senate Jun 19, 2014 Senate read and passed
Senate Jun 10, 2014 Committee recommends passage
Senate Jun 6, 2014 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2014)
Senate Apr 15, 2014 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Apr 11, 2014 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2014)
Senate Mar 18, 2014 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 18, 2014 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

Passage in concurrence

Passage

Link: link to state bill page

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