HB 224-FN-LOCAL (1993): relative to the organization, accountability and liability of municipal fire departments.

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HB 224-FN-LOCAL (1993)

relative to the organization, accountability and liability of municipal fire departments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 28

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The committee held a work session on January 27, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 8, 1993, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • January 27, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM211,LOB
  • March 17, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ8,P110
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • January 27, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN27 09:30 RM211,LOB
  • February 10, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 16-1)
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1292>; HC20A,P368-369
  • February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ24,P525 + 538
  • March 4, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P137
  • March 17, 1993: HEARING MAR17 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 24, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR25
  • March 25, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ11,P218 + 220
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1162
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ12,P228
  • April 8, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/08/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0028

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