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House 3991 - A message from His Excellency the Governor recommending legislation relative to reducing gun violence.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 06/26/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, July 17, 2008

    06/30/08 S Senate concurred

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All Bill Actions

  • 04/27/07 H Read; and referred to the committee on The Judiciary -HJ 330
  • 04/30/07 S Senate concurred -SJ 190
  • Public Hearing date Jun 21 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
  • 05/22/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, June 12, 2008 -HJ 1515
  • 05/29/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1850
  • 06/12/08 H Reporting date extended to Monday, June 30, 2008 -HJ 1598
  • 06/30/08 S Senate concurred
  • 06/26/08 H Reporting date extended to Thursday, July 17, 2008
  • 06/30/08 S Senate concurred

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