HB 1374 (2004): relative to lightning protection systems.

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HB 1374 (2004)

relative to lightning protection systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 90

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 6, 2004. The committee held work sessions on January 28, 2004 and February 11, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 6, 2004, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • January 28, 2004, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • February 11, 2004, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 14, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • January 6, 2004: Hearing Jan 6 2:00 RM302,LOB
  • January 21, 2004: (Subcom members: Reps D Flanders, Quandt & Kathleen Taylor)
  • January 28, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 28 10:30 RM302,LOB
  • February 11, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 11 11:30 RM302,LOB
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0260}
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • April 14, 2004: Hearing; April 14, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 7/6/2004 Chap: 0090

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