BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 6239: Firearms/capitol campus
Restricting possession of firearms on the state capitol campus.
Summary
- It is unlawful for any person to enter a building on the state capitol campus when the person knowingly possesses a firearm. The State Patrol must provide either a locked box and key within the building, or must designate an official to receive weapons for safekeeping, during the owner's visit to the building.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2002
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Darlene Fairley (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2002 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2002
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to possession of firearms on the state capitol campus;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)
4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 6239 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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