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• Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D) on June 4, 2008, to add reserve peace officers who have had the proper training to the list of those not prohibited from possessing “tasers” or similar electrical incapacitation devices. Under current law these devices are banned for civilians, but peace officers, court officers, licensed private investigators and airplane pilots can have them.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 4, 2008.
    • Reported in the House on September 18, 2008, with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
  • Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on September 18, 2008.