SB 229-FN-LOCAL (1993): relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

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SB 229-FN-LOCAL (1993)

relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1993. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 1993 and April 6, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 12–0. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1993, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 17, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 1, 1993, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 6, 1993, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2,P35
  • February 11, 1993: HEARING FEB11 09:15 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS + ADMIN
  • February 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB18
  • February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1627>; SC14,P16
  • February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P106-107 + 135
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ36,P856
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 17, 1993: HEARING MAR17 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUBLIC PROT
  • April 1, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR01 11:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • April 6, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR06 11:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • April 23, 1993: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR29 (VOTE: 12-0;CC)
  • April 29, 1993: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ64,P1584

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 282-FN (1991): relative to the BOCA Basic Building Code and the Life Safety Code and relative to property located at former Pease Air Force Base.
  • HB 1486 (2010): prohibiting the mandating of fire sprinkler systems in certain dwellings and establishing a committee to study municipal residential fire sprinkler requirements.
  • HB 1191 (2010): relative to fire sprinkler systems.
  • HB 1286 (2012): relative to the installation of sprinklers.
  • SB 197-FN (1991): relative to code compliance for health care facilities.
  • HB 1631-FN (2010): relative to the state fire code and the state building code.
  • SB 110 (2011): relative to condominium development projects and application of the state fire code.
  • HB 260 (2012): relative to the state fire code and the appeal process for decisions of the state fire marshal.
  • SB 544-FN-LOCAL (1994): relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

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