SB 424-FN (2004): relative to boating and carnival-amusement regulation by the department of safety.

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SB 424-FN (2004)

relative to boating and carnival-amusement regulation by the department of safety.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 58

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0429). The committee's amendment (0429) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0547), offered by Sen. Flanders, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2004 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2004. The committee held work sessions on March 30, 2004 and April 1, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 58 of the session laws. It took effect on June 2, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2004, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 104
  • March 16, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 30, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Weare>
  • April 1, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Weare>

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • January 28, 2004: Hearing; January 28, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC4
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0429} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.8-9
  • February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0429}, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Sen. Flanders Floor Amendment{0547}, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0429},{0547}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 19, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 19, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • March 2, 2004: Report due Early <f>
  • March 16, 2004: Hearing Mar 16 1:15 RM204,LOB
  • March 30, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 30 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Weare>
  • April 1, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 1 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Weare>
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 06/02/2004 Chap: 0058

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