SB 234 (2006): including the International Residential Code 2000 in the definition of the state building code.

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SB 234 (2006)

including the International Residential Code 2000 in the definition of the state building code.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 19, 2006. On April 19, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 220–112. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2006, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 28, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM306/LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 220, nays 112, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 25, 2006: Hearing; January 25, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC1
  • February 1, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/09/06]; SC5
  • February 9, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Executive Dept & Admin HJ20, pg 1256
  • March 21, 2006: ===CANCELLED===Public Hearing March 21 10:00 RM306/LOB
  • March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 10:00 RM306/LOB
  • April 11, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 19 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal. (Rep. Bergin)
  • April 19, 2006: Passed, MA, RC (220-112)
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 05/09/06; Eff. Date 07/08/06, Chapter 0112

Laws It Would Change

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