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HB 1589 - 2019-20
Concerning requirements for the correctional personnel and community corrections officer exemption from restrictions on carrying firearms.
Bill History

2019 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
CRJ - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 22
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 6
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 8
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Mar 28
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 2
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Apr 3
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 11
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Apr 13
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 18
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 25
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 26
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 30
Governor signed.
Chapter 231, 2019 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/28/2019.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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