HB 346-FN-A (1999): relative to permissible fireworks.

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HB 346-FN-A (1999)

relative to permissible fireworks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 348

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on August 17, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On October 28, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On November 3, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Cohen Accedes to Request” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on November 30, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On January 11, 2000 the House voted to pass it. The governor signed it on January 21, 2000, making it Chapter 348 of the session laws. It took effect on January 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • August 17, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • November 30, 1999, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • June 16, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 28, 1999, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • November 3, 1999, Senate: Senator Cohen Accedes to Request — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ15, p195
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on E e/f
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 9 3:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 9:30 Rm204,LOB
  • April 22, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 22, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0679}; HC43, p1020-1021
  • April 29, 1999: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ47, p1105
  • June 10, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 16 (vote 21-0;Reg)
  • June 10, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1468}; HC61, p1632
  • June 16, 1999: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ67, p1756 + 1782
  • July 1, 1999: Introducation and referring to Executive Departments and Administration
  • August 17, 1999: Hearing, 8/17/99, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 10/19/99
  • October 14, 1999: Committee Amendment, {2019}
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment {2019}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • October 28, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ89, p2233
  • October 28, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Welch, Hunter, Mikowlski & Vaillancourt}
  • November 3, 1999: Senator Cohen Accedes to Request, MA, VV
  • November 3, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators D'Allesandro, Disnard, Johnson
  • November 30, 1999: Conf Comm meeting Nov 30 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • January 5, 2000: 11/3/99 Conf. Rpt. (2247), MA VV
  • January 5, 2000: 11/3/99 Reps Chandler & Burling Susp Rules to Consider C of C Report, MA 2/3VV; Conf Comm Report
  • January 5, 2000: 11/3/99 Adopted VV; HJ5, p84
  • January 11, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Bill Amendment {3024}, MA, VV; SJ Convening Day, Pg. 17
  • January 11, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Am {3024}, Adopted
  • January 13, 2000: 11/3/99 Enrolled Bill; SJ Convening Day, Pg.18
  • January 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 1/21/2000 Eff: 1/21/2000 Chap: 0348
  • March 22, 2000: Study Committee Members: Senators D'Allesandro, Disnard

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