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Proposed Virginia Firearm Legislation HB840

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Possession of handguns by members of the Virginia National Guard.

Description: Possession of handguns by members of the Virginia National Guard. Allows a member of the Virginia National Guard to possess a concealed handgun at National Guard facilities and facilities under contract with the National Guard if such member has a valid concealed handgun permit. The bill also provides that the member's commanding officer may prohibit the member from possessing a concealed handgun while participating in any training or other exercises where the commanding officer reasonably determines that such possession would interfere with the conduct of such training or other exercises.

Session: 2016 Regular Session

Last Action: Stricken from docket by Militia, Police and Public Safety by voice vote

Last Action Date: January 29, 2016

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: Michael Webert; Mark Cole; Christopher Collins; Nicholas Freitas;

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 4% (4 of 100)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 29, 2016 Stricken from docket by Militia, Police and Public Safety by voice vote
House Jan 21, 2016 Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
House Jan 19, 2016 Assigned to sub: #1
House Jan 12, 2016 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100113D
House Jan 12, 2016 Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Prefiled Jan 12, 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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