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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB0070

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, clarifies that it is not an offense for a person to transport and properly store a firearm in a motor vehicle parked on school property. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 49.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1

Last Action Date: March 10, 2015

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Brian Kelsey; Janince Bowling;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 10, 2015 Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
Senate Mar 4, 2015 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2015
Senate Jan 17, 2015 Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk pending committee appointments.
Senate Jan 17, 2015 Refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Jan 16, 2015 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Jan 16, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Jan 15, 2015 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 15, 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

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1

Link: link to state bill page

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