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HB 3551: Discharging Firearms in Public

GENERAL BILL by Dawson-White ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Fischer ; Heyman ; Futch

Discharging Firearms in Public; reclassifies from misdemeanor of first degree to felony of third degree offense of knowingly discharging firearm in any public place, on or over right-of-way of paved public road, highway, or street, or over occupied premises; provides penalties; provides enhanced penalties for habitual offenders; provides exceptions; conforms reference. Amends 790.15.

Effective Date: Contingent
Last Action: 5/1/1998 House - Died in Committee on Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
2/4/1998 House • Prefiled
3/2/1998 House • Referred to Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC)
3/3/1998 House • Introduced, referred to Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC) -HJ 00041
3/4/1998 House • On Committee agenda-- Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC), 03/11/98, 3:45 pm, 314-HOB
3/11/1998 House • Comm. Action:-Favorable by Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC) -HJ 00244
3/13/1998 House • In Justice Council, pending ranking -HJ 00244
3/19/1998 House • Referred to Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC) by Justice Council -HJ 00305
5/1/1998 House • Died in Committee on Law Enforcement & Public Safety (JC)