SB 198-FN (2005): relative to regulating home contractors.
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SB 198-FN (2005)
relative to regulating home contractors.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0558), offered by Sen. Burling, was rejected on a voice vote on March 17, 2005. On March 17, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
Votes
- March 17, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed
- March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
- March 17, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- February 16, 2005: Hearing; February 16, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC7
- March 9, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/17/05]; SC11
- March 17, 2005: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{0558}
- March 17, 2005: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid On Table, MF, VV
- March 17, 2005: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{0558}, AF, VV
- March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass, MF, VV
- March 17, 2005: Sen. Clegg Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 174-FN (2008): relative to regulating residential building and remodeling contractors.
- HB 121-FN (2009): relative to regulating residential building and remodeling contractors and subcontractors.
- SB 92-FN (2003): regulating home improvement contractors.
- HB 266-FN (1993): regulating home improvement contractors.