SB 505-FN (1998): eliminating the separate fee for licensed master plumbers who are the sole shareholders of a plumbing corporation.

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SB 505-FN (1998)

eliminating the separate fee for licensed master plumbers who are the sole shareholders of a plumbing corporation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on February 19, 1998 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On April 9, 1998 the House adopted “Suspend Rules change rept date to 05/14/1998”, on a motion by Rep. Wheeler & Burling. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 8–6. On May 7, 1998 the House voted to pass it 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 132 of the session laws. It took effect on August 1, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 26, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • April 14, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1998, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ4,P105
  • February 24, 1998: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR12 1:15 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 12, 1998: //CANCELLED//EXEC SESS MAR19 (AFTER HRGS) RM104,LOB FOR: ED+
  • March 25, 1998: 03/25/98 INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ34,P1461
  • March 26, 1998: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR26 1:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 31, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 2, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ9,P226 + 252
  • April 6, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 04/06/98 DUE ON 04/08/98
  • April 9, 1998: REPS WHEELER & BURLING SUSP RULES, CHANGE REPT DATE TO MAY14, MA 2/3VV; HJ34,P1464
  • April 14, 1998: HEARING APR14 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 29, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY07 (VOTE 8-6)
  • May 7, 1998: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1687 + 1702
  • May 20, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ48,P1974
  • May 21, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ16,P375
  • June 2, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/98 EFF: 08/01/98 CHAP.0132

Laws It Would Change

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