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Proposed Tennessee Firearm Legislation SB1725

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Subject: Veterans

Description: As introduced, exempts honorably discharged and retired veterans of the United States armed forces from firing range and classroom training requirements for handgun carry permits upon presenting a DD-214 form indicating a discharge or retirement date within 20 years of application for the permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Session: 108th General Assembly

Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Last Action Date: April 2, 2014

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Overbey;Kent Calfee

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 6% (2 of 33)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 2, 2014 Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Senate Mar 31, 2014 S. adopted am.(Amendment 1 of 0 - SA0860)
Senate Mar 31, 2014 Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Senate Mar 31, 2014 Passed S. as am., Ayes 31, Nays 0
Senate Mar 28, 2014 Placed on Senate Regular Calendar cal. for 3/31/2014
Senate Mar 18, 2014 Rec. for pass. w/ am., ref. to S. Cal. Comm. Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Senate Mar 12, 2014 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 3/18/2014
Senate Jan 22, 2014 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Senate Jan 16, 2014 Intro., P1C.
Senate Jan 15, 2014 Filed for intro.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Draft Jan 15, 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 w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm.

FLOOR VOTE: THIRD CONSIDERATION AMENDED

Link: link to state bill page

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