Government facilities; local government may by ordinance, make unlawful to possess dangerous weapon. (SB1053)

Introduced By

Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington) with support from co-patrons Del. Bob Brink (D-Arlington), and Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Dangerous weapons in government facilities.  Provides that the governing body of any locality may, by ordinance, make it unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous weapon upon the property, including buildings and grounds thereof, of any facility that is owned or leased by that locality and used by it for governmental purposes. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/13/2009Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 094341352
01/13/2009Referred to Committee on Local Government
01/27/2009Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (5-Y 10-N) (see vote tally)