Public libraries; possession of firearms on premises prohibited. (HB734)
Introduced By
Del. Chuck Caputo (D-Oak Hill)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Possession of firearms; public libraries; penalty. Prohibits the possession of a firearm at a state, regional, or local public library. Violation of this section would be a Class 1 misdemeanor. The provisions of this section would not apply to a law-enforcement officer or security guard while in the performance of his official duties. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2008 | Committee |
01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088007456 |
01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/17/2008 | Impact statement from DPB (HB734) |
02/12/2008 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
The Firearms subcommittee of Militia, Police and Public Safety killed this bill. Only three members of the subcommittee were present -- Dels. Morgan Griffith, Scott Lingamfelter, and Tommy Wright -- who unanimously killed it. Here's the video:
I couldn't hear any of the discussion.