IN SB0259 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 18-0)
Status: Engrossed on January 27 2016 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-09 - First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
Pending: House Public Policy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [PDF]

Summary

Carrying of handguns by members and employees of the general assembly. Permits members and certain employees of the general assembly to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the state capitol complex if the member or employee: (1) possesses a valid Indiana license to carry a handgun; and (2) is otherwise permitted to possess a handgun.

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Title

Carrying of handguns by members and employees of the general assembly. Permits members and certain employees of the general assembly to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the state capitol complex if the member or employee: (1) possesses a valid Indiana license to carry a handgun; and (2) is otherwise permitted to possess a handgun.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-01-26 - Senate - Senate - Third reading (Y: 36 N: 13 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2016-01-20 - Senate - Senate - Committee Vote (Y: 6 N: 3 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-09HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
2016-01-27SenateReferred to the House
2016-01-26SenateSenator Houchin added as coauthor
2016-01-26SenateSenator Delph added as coauthor
2016-01-26SenateSenator Brown L added as coauthor
2016-01-26SenateCosponsors: Representatives Eberhart and Lucas
2016-01-26SenateHouse sponsor: Representative Mayfield
2016-01-26SenateThird reading: passed; Roll Call 59: yeas 36, nays 13
2016-01-25SenateAmendment #1 (Tallian) failed; voice vote
2016-01-25SenateSecond reading: ordered engrossed
2016-01-21SenateSenator Kruse added as coauthor
2016-01-21SenateCommittee report: amend do pass, adopted
2016-01-07SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2016-01-07SenateCoauthored by Senators Steele, Young R Michael, Smith J, Messmer, Miller Pete, Waltz, Banks, Buck and Eckerty
2016-01-07SenateAuthored by Senators Tomes and Ford

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