HB 1279-FN-LOCAL (1998): relative to the procedures for vacating uninhabitable or unsafe buildings.

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HB 1279-FN-LOCAL (1998)

relative to the procedures for vacating uninhabitable or unsafe buildings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 318

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 with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 25, 1998 and April 29, 1998. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 28, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 1998 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 318 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cardin (Hills 32) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Squires (SD12)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 28, 1998, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 25, 1998, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
  • April 29, 1998, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 28, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 1998, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P102
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/05/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • January 28, 1998: SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN28 9:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 5, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0496>; HC11,P504-505
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P716 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P93
  • March 25, 1998: HEARING MAR25 NOON RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 29, 1998: CONTINUED HEARING APR29 10:45 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • May 26, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY28 (VOTE 6-1)
  • May 26, 1998: PROP COMM AM<1822>; SC36,P22-24
  • May 28, 1998: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P453-455 + 466
  • June 4, 1998: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DAVID WELCH MA VV; HJ54,P2093
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ60,P2230
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P633
  • June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 08/25/98 CHAP.0318

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