HB 348-FN (1997): allowing the state fire marshal to investigate a building collapse or release of carbon monoxide.
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HB 348-FN (1997)
allowing the state fire marshal to investigate a building collapse or release of carbon monoxide.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 85
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 85 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- March 12, 1997, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM102,LOB
Votes
- May 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ17,P252
- January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 6, 1997: HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
- February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: FEB19 VOTE (15-0;CC)
- February 19, 1997: PASSED; HJ26,P485 + 507
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ7,P113
- March 12, 1997: HEARING MAR12 09:45 RM102,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- May 1, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY06 (VOTE 4-0)
- May 6, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ15,P285 + 287
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1952
- May 22, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ20,P410
- June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0085