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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB2232

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Veterans

Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to summer study

Last Action Date: March 26, 2014

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Kent Calfee;Overbey

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (2 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 26, 2014 Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to summer study
House Mar 19, 2014 Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to 3/26/2014
House Mar 19, 2014 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2014
House Mar 12, 2014 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/19/2014
House Feb 5, 2014 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 3, 2014 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Jan 30, 2014 Intro., P1C.
House Jan 29, 2014 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 29, 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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