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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation HB0535

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

Subject: Firearms and Ammunition

Description: As introduced, permits a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm to possess a firearm, openly or concealed, regardless of whether the person has a handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70.

Session: 109th General Assembly

Last Action: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

Last Action Date: March 25, 2015

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'.

10 sponsors: Rick Womick; Jay Reedy; David Byrd; Andy Holt; Gregory Terry; David Hawk; Jimmy Eldridge; Mark Pody; Terri Lynn Weaver; Timothy Hill;

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 10% (10 of 99)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Mar 25, 2015 Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee
House Mar 24, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
House Mar 19, 2015 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2015
House Mar 12, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
House Mar 11, 2015 Reset on Final cal. of Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Mar 10, 2015 Sponsor(s) Added.
House Mar 4, 2015 Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2015
House Feb 12, 2015 Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
House Feb 12, 2015 P2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
House Feb 11, 2015 Intro., P1C.
House Feb 10, 2015 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Feb 10, 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

CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee

Link: link to state bill page

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