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Passed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2238

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Subject: Handgun Permits

Description: As enacted, lowers the age for receiving a handgun carry permit from 21 years of age to 18 years of age for persons who are an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the U.S. armed forces or a service member on active duty status. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1351.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 903

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

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'.

6 sponsors: Joseph Hensley; Dolores Gresham; Paul Bailey; Janince Bowling; Todd Gardenhire; Ken Yager;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 18% (6 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
May 2, 2016 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 903
Senate Apr 19, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Apr 19, 2016 Companion House Bill substituted
Senate Apr 18, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Apr 18, 2016 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 4/19/2016
Senate Apr 18, 2016 Senate Reset on calendar for 4/19/2016
Senate Apr 15, 2016 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 4/18/2016
Senate Apr 14, 2016 Senate Reset on calendar for 4/18/2016
Senate Apr 14, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Apr 12, 2016 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 4/14/2016
Senate Apr 12, 2016 Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Senate Apr 6, 2016 Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/12/2016
Senate Mar 29, 2016 Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Voice Vote Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Senate Mar 29, 2016 Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Voice Vote Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Senate Mar 23, 2016 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/29/2016
Senate Jan 25, 2016 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Filed for introduction
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 2, 2016 state link bill text
Draft Jan 21, 2016 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 FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Link: link to state bill page

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