SB 544-FN-LOCAL (1994): relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

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SB 544-FN-LOCAL (1994)

relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 1994. The committee held a work session on March 16, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1994, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws. It took effect on June 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 9, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 16, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P8
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 09:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB16
  • February 15, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4678>; SC11,P13-14
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P148-149 + 162
  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ34,P1054
  • February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 9, 1994: HEARING MAR09 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 16, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR16 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 23, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR31 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 23, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5652>; HC41,P1390
  • March 31, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ45,P1472 + 1486
  • April 14, 1994: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN CURRIER MA VV; SJ11,P275
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ12,P301
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1848
  • April 28, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/94 EFF: 06/27/94 CHAP.0046

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1191 (2010): relative to fire sprinkler systems.
  • 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 1286 (2012): relative to the installation of sprinklers.
  • 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 229-FN-LOCAL (1993): relative to the requirements for sprinkler systems.

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