Help us keep you informed about new legislation that could effect your right to bear arms. Even a small donation helps us keep this running. Please consider signing up for a paying membership or making a donation, every little bit helps.

toggle menu

Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB0040

  watching this bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, prohibits the allocation of state or local public funds to the regulation or enforcement of any federal law, executive order, rule or regulation that becomes effective on or after January 1, 2013, that imposes restrictions on citizens who lawfully possess or carry firearms in this state; allows the allocation of state or local personnel or property to such regulation or enforcement if federal funding is provided. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.

Last Action Date: April 9, 2013

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'.

2 sponsors: Niceley;Faison;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 9, 2013 Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Senate Apr 3, 2013 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/9/2013
Senate Jan 30, 2013 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Senate Jan 28, 2013 Intro., P1C.
Senate Jan 10, 2013 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 10, 2013 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

Discuss this bill and other firearm related topics in our discussion forum