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Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation H5669

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Hunting--lead Shot Prohibition

Subject: Relating To Fish And Wildlife -- Hunting--lead Shot Prohibition

Description: Creates a general prohibition on the use of lead shot for hunting.

Session: 2015 Regular Session

Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Last Action Date: April 2, 2015

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'.

4 sponsors: Arthur Handy; Edith Ajello; Thomas Palangio; John Lombardi;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 5% (4 of 75)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Apr 2, 2015 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Mar 27, 2015 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2015)
House Feb 26, 2015 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 26, 2015 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

Passage in concurrence

Link: link to state bill page

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