1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 38

CHAPTER NUMBER: 312 File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)
Entitled:
Handgun Permits - Law Enforcement Exception

Synopsis:

Expanding the list of law enforcement officers exempt from handgun permit requirements to include full-time assistant or deputy sheriffs of this State or temporary or part-time sheriffs' deputies.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
7/27
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/10
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
3/23
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/25
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/9
Return Passed
5/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 312
House Action
3/25
First Reading Judiciary
3/29
Hearing 4/7 at 1:00 p.m.
4/9
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/5
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/6
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
LICENSES -see also- ALC. BEVERAGES LIC; DRIVERS' LIC
SHERIFFS
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36B )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 25, 1999: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 6, 1999: Third Reading Passed (134-0)