HB 79 (2003): relative to the regulation of water treatment equipment installers by the plumber's board, and establishing a committee to study the regulation of the installation and servicing of fire detection and suppression systems and the licensure of water treatment technicians.

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HB 79 (2003)

relative to the regulation of water treatment equipment installers by the plumber's board, and establishing a committee to study the regulation of the installation and servicing of fire detection and suppression systems and the licensure of water treatment technicians.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 272

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2003 and January 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–3. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 3, 2003 the bill was referred back to committee. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1992), offered by Sen. Prescott, was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003, June 16, 2003 and June 17, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 169–165. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2296) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 272 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,State House
  • January 22, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • January 29, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • March 26, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • June 12, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM100, St House
  • June 16, 2003, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM307,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • June 17, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, failed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 169, nays 165, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ7, p98
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 16, 2003: Hearing Jan 16 11:00 RM100,State House
  • January 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 22 9:00 RM100, St House
  • January 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 9:00 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
  • January 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 6 (vote 13-3;Reg)
  • January 30, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0090}; HC11, p185-186
  • February 6, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC15
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Rereferred to Committee, [Not Voted On]
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Kenney Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment{1992}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1992}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: O'Neil, Hall, N Allan & DeJoie)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, Kenney, Estabrook
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 1:00 RM100, St House
  • June 16, 2003: Continued Conf Comm Meeting June 16 11:00 RM307,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
  • June 17, 2003: Continued Conf Comm Meeting June 17 1:00 RM102,LOB
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am+New Am.{2199}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2199}, Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(169-165)
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2296}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2296}, (New Title), Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by the Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 7/18/03* Chap: 0272
  • July 18, 2003: *Multiple Effective dates. All except Sec. 13 eff: 1/01/04

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