HB 1128-FN (1998): relative to space heaters.
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HB 1128-FN (1998)
relative to space heaters.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 104
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The committee held a work session on January 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 16, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 1998, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- January 28, 1998, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 1, 1998, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 16, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P96
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- January 28, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN28 9:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
- February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P715 + 769
- February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P92
- April 1, 1998: HEARING APR01 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- April 13, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR16 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 13, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1373>; SC24,P12-13
- April 16, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ11,P290 + 294
- May 7, 1998: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DAVID WELCH MA VV; HJ42,P1678
- May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
- May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P375
- June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 01/01/99 CHAP.0104