SB 129 (1997): relative to manufactured housing deeds.

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SB 129 (1997)

relative to manufactured housing deeds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 127

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it. 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 127 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB
  • April 2, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2, P35
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 10:30 RM 104, LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 7-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PROP COMM AMEND<0195>; SC13, P7
  • February 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM VV; SJ5, P72 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ29,P579
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 09:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • May 14, 1997: PASSED; HJ63,P1804 + 1820
  • May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P495
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0127

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