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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1439

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Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, extends the expiration date of a handgun carry permit from 4 to 5 years, permits the commissioner of safety to stagger initial January 1, 2016 renewal so that the 5 year expiration will occur on the permit holder's birthday and at same time as the person's driver license. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Handgun Permits

Description: As introduced, extends the expiration date of a handgun carry permit from 4 to 5 years, permits the commissioner of safety to stagger initial January 1, 2016 renewal so that the 5 year expiration will occur on the permit holder's birthday and at same time as the person's driver license. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Withdrawn.

Last Action Date: January 15, 2014

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Steve Southerland; Tilman Goins

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 15, 2014 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Senate Jan 15, 2014 Recalled from S. Jud. Comm.
Senate Jan 15, 2014 Withdrawn.
Senate Jan 14, 2014 Intro., P1C.
Senate Nov 21, 2013 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Nov 21, 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

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