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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1756

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, reserves the entire field of regulation of arms to the state, rather than federal or local governments; permits local governments to regulate possession of weapons by local government officials in the course of official duties; authorizes civil action for a violation of required preemption. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1314.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.

Last Action Date: January 23, 2014

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: Mae Beavers; Terri Lynn Weaver;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 23, 2014 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Senate Jan 22, 2014 Intro., P1C.
Senate Jan 16, 2014 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 16, 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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