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Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Public Chapter 318 Bill TextCriminal Offenses - Allows directors of the emergency management agency to carry handguns pursuant to written directive. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1315. Fiscal Summary for HB1410 / *SB0386 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 318 Bill TextCriminal Offenses - Allows directors of the emergency management agency to carry handguns pursuant to written directive. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1315. Fiscal Summary for *SB0386 / HB1410 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 04/30/2007 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill TextFirearms and Ammunition - Prohibits governor from commandeering firearms or suspending sale of ammunition during state of emergency; prohibits state, public officials, and local governments from imposing additional restrictions on firearms and ammunition during state of emergency or disaster. - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 2, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for *HB0060 / SB0465 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0153. Firearms and Ammunition - Prohibits employers and nongovernmental entities from prohibiting persons possessing a handgun carry permit from transporting and storing a firearm out of sight in a locked vehicle on any property set aside for vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for *HB0067 / SB0153 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *HB0067 / SB0153 Present law authorizes any person, including business and governmental entities, to prohibit the possession of weapons by any person, including persons who have handgun carry permits, at meetings conducted by, or on property owned, operated, or managed or under the control of the person or entity. This bill prohibits any person or non-governmental entity from prohibiting any person who possesses a valid handgun carry permit from transporting [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0185. Firearms and Ammunition - Increases penalties for unlawful possession of firearm, possessing firearm during commission of felony, and employing firearm during commission of felony; makes such sentences nonprobateable and served consecutively; creates offense of shooting firearm from vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for *HB0140 / SB0185 Increase State Expenditures - Net Impact - $41,611,300/ Incarceration* Bill Summary for *HB0140 / SB0185 Present law prohibits the unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. Carrying a firearm, a knife with a blade of more than four inches, or a club with the intent to go armed is punishable as either a Class C or Class A misdemeanor. Possessing a handgun after having been convicted of a felony of violence or a felony drug offense is punishable as a Class [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/02/2008 - Companion became Public Chapter 1166 Bill TextCompanion 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,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Failed In Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0714. Firearms and Ammunition - Authorizes person with a handgun permit who is not consuming alcohol to carry handgun in building where beer or alcoholic beverages are being served subject to posting of property provisions, and adds violation of possessing a firearm where alcohol is served as a reason for revocation of a person's handgun permit. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. Fiscal Summary for *HB0410 / SB0714 Decrease Local Govt. Revenues - Not Significant Decrease Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0410 / SB0714 Under present law, it is a Class A misdemeanor for a person to possess a firearm within the confines of a building open to the public where alcoholic beverages are served for on premises consumption. The following persons are exempt from the prohibition against carrying a firearm where [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0715. Firearms and Ammunition - Rewrites offense of possessing deadly weapon during course of offense to limit to firearms and explosive weapons and to certain enumerated offenses and removes requirement that person intends to employ it. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1307. Fiscal Summary for *HB0413 / SB0715Increase State Expenditures - $13,200 / Incarceration* Bill Summary for *HB0413 / SB0715 Under present law, it is a Class E felony for any person to possess any deadly weapon with intent to employ it in the commission of or escape from a criminal offense. This bill changes present law by classifying as a Class E felony the possession of a firearm or explosive weapon, instead of any deadly weapon, in the commission of or escape from one of the following criminal offenses, instead of any criminal offense: [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1507. Firearms and Ammunition - Requires five-year mandatory minimum sentence for a felon who possesses a handgun; 12 years for a felon who possesses a handgun with the intent to employ it in the commission of an offense; and 20 years for a felon who uses a handgun to commit an offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35. Fiscal Summary for *HB0619 / SB1507Increase State Expenditures - $115,694,700 / Incarceration* Bill Summary for *HB0619 / SB1507 Under present law, it is a Class E felony for a person to possess a handgun if the person: (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 revises the above-described offense to make it unlawful for [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Failed for Lack of Second in: Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1123. Firearms and Ammunition - Enacts the "Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4. Fiscal Summary for *HB0999 / SB1123Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0999 / SB1123 This bill states that federal laws and regulations do not apply to personal firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition that is manufactured in Tennessee and remains in Tennessee. The limitation on federal law and regulation stated in this bill applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured using basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported into this state. This bill states that firearms accessories imported into Tennessee that are subject to federal regulation do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextFirearms and Ammunition - Removes restriction prohibiting law enforcement officers not engaged in official business from carrying weapons in establishments serving alcohol for on premises consumption; authorizes on-duty and off-duty officers to carry weapons in such establishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350 and Section 39-17-1351. Fiscal Summary for HB3868 / *SB3884 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3758. Firearms and Ammunition - Creates Class E felony offense of possessing a handgun with a prior conviction for an offense designated as a Class A, B, or C felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for HB3714 / *SB3758Increase State Expenditures - $254,500/Incarceration* Bill Summary for HB3714 / *SB3758 Under present law, it is a Class E felony for a person to possess a handgun if that person: (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 rewrites the above-described offense to extend its applicability to persons convicted of other offenses. Under this bill, it would be a Class E felony for a person to possess a handgun if that person has been convicted [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Jud. Comm. Bill TextFirearms and Ammunition - Removes restriction prohibiting law enforcement officers not engaged in official business from carrying weapons in establishments serving alcohol for on premises consumption; authorizes on-duty and off-duty officers to carry weapons in such establishments. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-1350 and Section 39-17-1351. Fiscal Summary for *SB3884 / HB3868 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextHandgun Permits - Allows any resident, who has a valid handgun carry permit, to possess his or her handgun while within the boundaries of any state park. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70. Fiscal Summary for SB3904 / *HB3667 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Failed In Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextHandgun Permits - Allows any resident, who has a valid handgun carry permit, to possess his or her handgun while within the boundaries of any state park. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 70. Fiscal Summary for *HB3667 / SB3904 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextMemorials, Congress - Urges enactment of legislation to permit transportation and carrying of firearms on lands controlled by National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service; urges funding for USAID African conservation projects supported by hunting. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0643Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Failed In Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3730. Firearms and Ammunition - Authorizes full-time faculty and staff at public schools, colleges, and universities in Tennessee to carry handguns if not otherwise prohibited by law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for *HB3014 / SB3730 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB3014 / SB3730 Present law generally prohibits any person from possessing a firearm on school property. Present law exempts law enforcement personnel, military personnel, and security officers from the prohibition against possession of firearms on school property. This bill authorizes full-time faculty and staff at any public postsecondary institution or public school in Tennessee who are not otherwise prohibited by law to carry handguns [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of JUD Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2928. Firearms and Ammunition - Provides that owner of public or private property cannot, by posting, prohibit lawful possession of firearms on that property unless specific statutory prohibition, a correctional facility, or prohibited by federal law. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for HB3063 / *SB2928 MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB3063 / *SB2928 This bill prohibits any person who is the owner, lessee, or occupant of real property from prohibiting any person who is legally entitled to possess a firearm from possessing a firearm, part of a firearm, ammunition, or ammunition component on the property. This bill applies to employers, as well as other persons. This bill would not prohibit persons who are in control of real property from preventing a person who is prohibited from possessing a [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Criminal Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3395. Firearms and Ammunition - Enacts the "Ammunition Accountability Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for *HB3245 / SB3395 Decrease State Revenue - Exceeds $12,000 FY 08-09 Exceeds $24,000 FY 09-10 and Succeeding Years Increase State Revenue - Not Significant/Coded Ammunition Fund Increase State Expenditures - $172,100/One-Time $258,800/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB3245 / SB3395 This bill requires that: (1) All handgun and assault weapon ammunition manufactured or sold in this state on after January 1, 2009, be coded by the manufacturer; and (2) By January 1, 2011, all non-coded ammunition for the calibers listed [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate Jud. Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3245. Firearms and Ammunition - Enacts the "Ammunition Accountability Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Fiscal Summary for SB3395 / *HB3245 Decrease State Revenue - Exceeds $12,000 FY 08-09 Exceeds $24,000 FY 09-10 and Succeeding Years Increase State Revenue - Not Significant/Coded Ammunition Fund Increase State Expenditures - $172,100/One-Time $258,800/Recurring Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB3395 / *HB3245 This bill requires that: (1) All handgun and assault weapon ammunition manufactured or sold in this state on after January 1, 2009, be coded by the manufacturer; and (2) By January 1, 2011, all non-coded ammunition for the calibers listed [...] show full description
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