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2012 Senate Bill 984: Repeal ban on non-contiguous state long gun purchase
Public Act 378 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson R-Escanaba on February 28, 2012
To repeal a prohibition on Michigan residents buying rifles or shotguns in another state unless it is contiguous with Michigan. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on February 28, 2012
Reported in the Senate on May 29, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on June 7, 2012
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 7, 2012
Reported in the House on December 12, 2012
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the House on December 13, 2012
To correct a reference to federal statute.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 13, 2012
Received in the Senate on December 13, 2012
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 18, 2012