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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB0996

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, permits a person with a handgun carry permit to carry a firearm in any state, county, or municipal park or other recreation area; deletes provisions allowing local governments to prohibit carrying in parks by resolution or ordinance. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1311.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

Last Action Date: February 24, 2015

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: John Holsclaw; Mike Harrison;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (2 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 24, 2015 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 23, 2015 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Feb 18, 2015 P1C.
House Feb 12, 2015 Filed for intro.
House Feb 12, 2015 Intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 12, 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

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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