HB 1461-FN (2002): transferring the office of emergency management to the department of safety, division of fire safety and emergency management.

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HB 1461-FN (2002)

transferring the office of emergency management to the department of safety, division of fire safety and emergency management.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 257

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules on deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2002. On February 21, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On March 7, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 238–112. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3320). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3475). On April 16, 2002 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 10:16 a.m.”, on a motion by Sen. McCarley. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3475). On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3797) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, State House
  • March 5, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep Robertson>
  • April 4, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, House: Susp Rules on deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Susp Rules for deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • March 7, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 238, nays 112, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts and Admin; HJ20, p737
  • January 31, 2002: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules on deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ14, p580
  • February 11, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/12/2002 Report due EARLY on 1/24/2002 <f>
  • February 19, 2002: Hearing Feb 19 10:00 RM100, State House
  • February 21, 2002: Reps Scanlan and Burling Susp Rules for deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ21, p826
  • March 5, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 5 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep Robertson>
  • March 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 7 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • March 5, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2890}(New Title); HC22, p888-895
  • March 7, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(238-112); HJ26, p1050-1060 + 1086
  • March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 4, 2002: Hearing; April 4, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC20A
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3320}, [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.24-25
  • April 10, 2002: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 10, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3320}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3475}, [04/16/02]; SC25A, Pg.16-17
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3475},[Not Voted On]
  • April 16, 2002: Sen. McCarley Special Order to 10:16 a.m. [04/18/02], Adopted
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3475}; Special Order to [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.5
  • April 18, 2002: Special Order;.Ought to Pass with Amendment {3475}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Peterson MA VV; HJ38, p1446
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3797}, Am Adopted; HJ44, p1530
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3797}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 7/1/2002 Chap: 0257

Laws It Would Change

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