HB 1459-FN-A (2008): relative to modular building standards and fees.

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HB 1459-FN-A (2008)

relative to modular building standards and fees.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 15, 2008, January 22, 2008, January 24, 2008 and January 31, 2008. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0359h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC unanimously, 15–0. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 23, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 28, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 22, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008, 9:55 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • January 31, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
  • September 23, 2008, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0359h — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • January 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/15/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:55 AM LOB 302
  • January 31, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2008 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 12-2, CC)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0359h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0359h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0359h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 4, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 18 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 18, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration for Interim Study
  • September 23, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/23/2008 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/28/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • October 28, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 12-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1557 (2008): relative to enforcement of modular building standards.

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