HB 443 (2005): relative to the statute of limitations for fire code violations.
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HB 443 (2005)
relative to the statute of limitations for fire code violations.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 4, 2006, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stephen L'Heureux (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Everett Weare (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Joseph Kenney (R - SD3)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2005, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 26, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- June 2, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 11:30 RM204,LOB
- February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
- March 9, 2005: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
- May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/02/05]; SC22
- June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
- June 2, 2005: Sen. Gottesman Moved Lay on Table, MA, VV
- January 4, 2006: Died On The Table
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 719 (2007): relative to the statute of limitations for fire code violations and placing restrictions on an exception for the storage of black gunpowder by historical reenactors and certain nonprofit entities.