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.

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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.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 183

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1658) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1794), offered by Sen. DeVries, was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 31, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurred with Senate AM #1658s and #1794s (New Title), Rep W. Knowles” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 24, 2007, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1658}{1794}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: House Concurred with Senate AM #1658s and #1794s (New Title), Rep W. Knowles — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 103, State House,3:20 p.m.; SC16
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1658} [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg. 23
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1658}, AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Sen. DeVries Floor Amendment{1794}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1658}{1794}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 31, 2007: House Concurred with Senate AM #1658s and #1794s (New Title), Rep W. Knowles, MA VV
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor 06/18/07; I.Sec.1 Eff. 01/01/08; II.Sec.2 Eff. as provided in Sec.3
  • June 20, 2007: III.Remainder Eff. 06/18/07; Chapter 0183

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 443 (2005): relative to the statute of limitations for fire code violations.

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