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• Introduced by Rep. Kate Ebli (D) on June 3, 2009, to establish that if the definition of “pistol” is revised as proposed by House Bill 5037 so that it applies to a firearm less than 26 inches long, rather than 30 inches, then those with a firearm that falls in that gap would still be allowed to possess, carry or transport the firearm as a pistol.
  • Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on June 3, 2009.
  • Reported in the House on June 9, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the House on June 16, 2009, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 16, 2009.
• Passed 108 to 0 in the House on June 16, 2009, to establish that ifthe definition of “pistol” is revised as proposed by House Bill 5037 so that it applies to a firearm less than 26 inches long, rather than 30 inches, then those with a firearm that falls in that gap would still be allowed to possess, carry or transport the firearm as a pistol.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on June 17, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 17, 2009.