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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB0240

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, allows a gun dealer to complete a firearms transaction with a handgun carry permit holder without requiring a criminal history record check, if the permit was issued or renewed within five years of the date of transaction. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Failed for lack of motion in: Civil Justice Subcommittee

Last Action Date: March 11, 2015

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Jay Reedy; William Lamberth; David Byrd;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (3 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 11, 2015 Failed for lack of motion in: Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Mar 4, 2015 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2015
House Mar 3, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
House Feb 11, 2015 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 11, 2015 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Feb 9, 2015 Intro., P1C.
House Feb 4, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
House Feb 3, 2015 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 3, 2015 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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