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House 5029 - Resolutions (filed by Mr. Peterson of Grafton and other members of the House) recognizing the Supreme Court's decision on the Second Amendment.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 07/30/08 H Resolution adopted - 115 YEAS to 40 NAYS (See Yea and Nay in Supplement, No. 506) -HJs 1901-1902

Sponsor:

  • George N. Peterson, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 07/30/08 H Read; and referred to the committee on House Rules
  • 07/30/08 H Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
  • 07/30/08 H Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
  • 07/30/08 H Rules suspended
  • 07/30/08 H Amendment adopted
  • 07/30/08 H Resolution adopted - 115 YEAS to 40 NAYS (See Yea and Nay in Supplement, No. 506) -HJs 1901-1902

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