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Proposed Georgia Firearm Legislation HB156

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Conservation and natural resources; law regarding use or possession of handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; revise provisions

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to revise provisions of law regarding the use or possession of any handgun in a park, historic site, or recreational area; to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to carrying and possession of firearms, so as to provide a definition; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to transportation passenger safety; to amend Title 27 of the O.C.G.A., relating to game and fish; to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to parking for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session

Last Action: House Second Readers

Last Action Date: January 31, 2017

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Matt Gurtler (R); Micah Gravley (R); Michael Caldwell (R); John Pezold (R); Jason Ridley (R); Emory Dunahoo (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (6 of 180)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 31, 2017 House Second Readers
House Jan 30, 2017 House First Readers
House Jan 26, 2017 House Hopper
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 26, 2017 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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