February 1, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 231

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, line 18, delete quotation marks.

2. On page 2, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following new subsection:

"D. "Firearm" means any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; or any firearm muffler or firearm silencer. "Firearm" includes any handgun, rifle or shotgun.""..

Respectfully submitted,

R. David Pederson, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes: 10

Excused: Luna, Sanchez

Absent: None

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