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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1983

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, increases penalty for carrying a firearm when otherwise prohibited by law from doing so and removes penalty for carrying a firearm if not prohibited by law from doing so. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 108th General Assembly

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

Last Action Date: April 2, 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: Campfield; Windle;

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/2/2014
Senate Apr 1, 2014 Action Def. in S. Jud Comm. to 4/2/2014
Senate Mar 26, 2014 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/1/2014
Senate Mar 18, 2014 Action Def. in S. Jud Comm. to last calendar
Senate Mar 12, 2014 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 3/18/2014
Senate Jan 27, 2014 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Senate Jan 23, 2014 Intro., P1C.
Senate Jan 22, 2014 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 22, 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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