HB 136 (1997): relative to the division of fire standards and training and the fire standards and training commission.
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HB 136 (1997)
relative to the division of fire standards and training and the fire standards and training commission.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 135
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 20, 1997. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1997 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 15, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 135 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (Rock 18)
- Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
- Rep. Dyer (Hills 8)
- Sen. Danais (SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- February 20, 1997, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- March 4, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- March 31, 1997, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 13, 1997, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ10,P154
- January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/08/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 14, 1997: HEARING JAN14 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
- February 6, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS BERUBE, ADAMS & HUNTER)
- February 20, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- March 4, 1997: HEARING ON PROP AM MAR04 03:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0465>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P680-682
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1075-1077 + 1109
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ8,P153
- March 31, 1997: HEARING MAR31 02:20 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY13 (VOTE 8-0)
- May 13, 1997: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN D WHEELER MA VV; SJ17,P307
- May 15, 1997: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN D WHEELER MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ18,P332 + + P336
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0135