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Passed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB2395

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As enacted, prohibits law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions from enforcing provisions of international law and treaties that limit gun rights under Article I, Section 26 of the state constitution. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864

Last Action Date: May 2, 2016

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'.

6 sponsors: Paul Bailey; Janince Bowling; Richard Briggs; Dolores Gresham; Kerry Roberts; Ken Yager;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 18% (6 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
May 2, 2016 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 864
Senate Apr 7, 2016 Companion House Bill substituted
Senate Apr 7, 2016 Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate Apr 5, 2016 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar calendar for 4/7/2016
Senate Mar 29, 2016 Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Senate Jan 25, 2016 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Filed for introduction
Senate Jan 21, 2016 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 2, 2016 state link bill text
Draft Jan 21, 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

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Link: link to state bill page

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