HB 285-FN-LOCAL (2002): relative to the adoption of a state building code.

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HB 285-FN-LOCAL (2002)

relative to the adoption of a state building code.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 1, 2001, May 8, 2001, May 15, 2001, May 22, 2001, May 23, 2001, May 29, 2001 and June 5, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 2, 2002. On January 2, 2002 the House adopted “Special Order to Jan 10” on a voice vote. On January 10, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 255–89. It crossed to the Senate on January 17, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on February 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2852) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 7, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 18, 2002, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on April 17, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 28, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RMs301-303,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • May 1, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • May 15, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 22, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 23, 2001, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 29, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 5, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • January 30, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • January 2, 2002, House: Special Order to Jan 10 — voice vote, passed
  • January 10, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 255, nays 89, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ18, p239
  • January 29, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • March 28, 2001: Hearing Mar 28 10:00 RMs301-303,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • May 1, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 1 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 8 10:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • May 15, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 15 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 22, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 22 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 23, 2001: Full Comm Work Session May 23 10:30 RM301,LOB
  • May 29, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 29 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • June 5, 2001: Subcom Work Session June 5 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 29, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 2 (vote 12-3;CC)
  • December 21, 2001: Prop Maj Am{1954}; HC1, p7-12
  • January 2, 2002: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Dokmo; HJ5, p176
  • January 2, 2002: Special Order to Jan 10, Rep Mirski MA VV; HJ5, p237
  • January 10, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(255-89); HJ7, p309-317 + 318
  • January 17, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration, [01/02/02]
  • January 30, 2002: Hearing; January 30, 2002, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC6A
  • February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 20, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {2852}, Adopted
  • February 21, 2002: Enrolled Am{2852}, Am Adopted; HJ25, p943
  • March 7, 2002: Enrolled, [02/20/02]
  • March 7, 2002: Enrolled; HJ26, p1050
  • March 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 3/18/2002 Eff: 4/17/2002* Chap: 0008
  • March 18, 2002: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 3 on 4/17/2002; remainder eff. on 9/14/2002

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