HB 1711-FN (2006): relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.

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HB 1711-FN (2006)

relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 206

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 2006 and February 21, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1206h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House adopted “March 9” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1206h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM” on a voice vote. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1794). The committee's amendment (1794) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 206 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • February 16, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • April 12, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: March 9 — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, House: Flr AM — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 2:00 RM 306 LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 9 1:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 16 9:30 RM306/LOB
  • February 21, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 21 2:30 RM306/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {1206h} for March 8 (vote 10-3; RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
  • March 7, 2006: Special Ordered to Beginning of Reg Cal., March 9, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Maj AM {1206h}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Flr AM {1246h}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Passed with AM's, MA, Div (219-101)
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 100, State House, 1:30 p.m
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1794} [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.40-44
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1794}, AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1794}, RC 23Y-1N; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Bergin, MA, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 1/1/07 Chapter 0206

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