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Proposed West Virginia Firearm Legislation SB395

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Legislation Overview

Title: Modifying definitions of "battery" and "domestic battery"

Subject: Crimes

Description: The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of "battery" and "domestic battery" in order to conform with federal laws as a result of the decision in United States v Castleman 572 U.S. ___ (March 26, 2014). The 2014 Legislature modified the definition of "battery" and "domestic battery" in order to conform with federal laws as a result of the decision in U.S. v. White, 606 F.3d 144. However, the result in White was overruled in Castleman.

Session: 2015 Regular Session

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: March 3, 2015

Sponsors

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8 sponsors: Dave Sypolt; Douglas Facemire; Ed Gaunch; Roman Prezioso; Ron Stollings; Robert Plymale; Corey Palumbo; Bob Williams;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 24% (8 of 34)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 3, 2015 Introduced in House
House Mar 3, 2015 To Judiciary
House Mar 3, 2015 To House Judiciary
Senate Mar 2, 2015 Read 3rd time
Senate Mar 2, 2015 Ordered to House
Senate Mar 2, 2015 On 3rd reading
Senate Mar 2, 2015 Passed Senate (Roll No. 8)
Senate Mar 1, 2015 Read 2nd time
Senate Mar 1, 2015 On 2nd reading
Senate Feb 28, 2015 On 1st reading
Senate Feb 28, 2015 Read 1st time
Senate Feb 27, 2015 Committee substitute reported
Senate Feb 3, 2015 Filed for introduction
Senate Feb 3, 2015 To Judiciary
Senate Feb 3, 2015 Introduced in Senate
Senate Feb 3, 2015 To Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
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Introduced not available 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

Passed Senate (Roll No. 8)

Link: link to state bill page

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