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Companion Bill SB0219. Firearms and Ammunition - Prohibits certain convicted felons from possessing a rifle, shotgun, or any firearm rather than just a handgun. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for *HB0164 / SB0219(CORRECTED) Increase State Expenditures - $26,400 / Incarceration* Bill Summary for *HB0164 / SB0219 Under present law, it is a Class E felony for any person to possess a handgun who: (1) Has been convicted of a felony involving the use or attempted use of force, violence, or a deadly weapon; or (2) Has been convicted of a felony drug offense. This bill applies present law to any person who meets the criteria of (1) or (2) and who possesses any firearm, including a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun, in addition to those persons who possess a handgun. ON MAY 20, 2008,[...]

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Latest Actions
  • 07/02/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1166
  • 05/20/2008 - Companion Senate Bill Substituted
  • 05/20/2008 - H. Placed on Regular Calendar 3 for 5/20/08
  • 05/19/2008 - Placed on Calendar Calendar & Rules Committee for 05/20/2008
  • 05/19/2008 - Recommended for Passage if am., Referred to Calendar & Rules

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
Amendment 1-0 to HB016405/24/2008
HB0164 Bill Text PDF10/27/2007

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
Fiscal Memo - Amendment 1-0 to HB016405/24/2008
SB0219 Fiscal Notes PDF10/27/2007