Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1607
Legislation Overview
Title: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Subject: Firearms and Ammunition
Description: As introduced, expands and amends the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act to limit federal actions in this state; creates an offense to knowingly enforce or attempt to enforce any federal enactment or enforcement action punishable as a Class A misdemeanor or Class C felony for subsequent offenses; revises other provisions related to violations and liabilities. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 54.
Session: 108th General Assembly
Last Action: Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 4 PNV 1
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Sponsors
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2 sponsors: Mae Beavers; Terri Lynn Weaver;
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Mar 18, 2014 | Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 4 PNV 1 |
| Senate | Mar 12, 2014 | Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 3/18/2014 |
| Senate | Jan 16, 2014 | P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm. |
| Senate | Jan 15, 2014 | Intro., P1C. |
| Senate | Jan 14, 2014 | Filed for intro. |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Draft | Jan 14, 2014 | 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
S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage - refer to: S. Cal. Comm.
Link: link to state bill page
