SB 212-FN (2008): relative to the regulation of home inspectors.

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SB 212-FN (2008)

relative to the regulation of home inspectors.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 339

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0731) was rejected on a voice vote on March 22, 2007. On March 22, 2007 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (2670) was adopted on a voice vote on January 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 1, 2008, April 3, 2008 and April 8, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1266h). The committee's amendment (1266h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1333h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 231–106. On April 16, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it. On May 7, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2170) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2170) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 339 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 29, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 28, 2008, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2670} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1266h and #1333h — yeas 231, nays 106, passed
  • May 7, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Ams{1266}{1333}; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 7, 2007: Hearing; == CANCELLED === March 7, 2007, Room 100, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC9
  • March 9, 2007: Hearing; ROOM CHANGE === March 9, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC10
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0731} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.36-37
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0731}, AF, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass, MF, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2670} [01/17/08]; SC1, Pg.11-18
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{2670}, AA, VV
  • January 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2670}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 3, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/3/2008 9:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/8/2008 9:45 AM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306 (Continued If Needed 4/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 306)
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1266h for April 16 Reg (vote 10-4)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1266h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1266h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Floor Amendment #1333h (Rep Millham) Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments #1266h and #1333h: MA DIV 231-106
  • April 16, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/29/2008 10:15 AM LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008: Executive Session: 4/30/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 7 CC (vote 11-3)
  • May 7, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Nonconcur with House Ams{1266}{1333}; Requests C of C,MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Cilley, Fuller Clark and Clegg
  • May 21, 2008: Rep French Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Millham, Pilotte, D.Petterson, and Hawkins
  • May 27, 2008: Conferee Change: Rep Reagan Replaces Rep Hawkins
  • May 28, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 28, 2008, Room 103, State House, 10:00 a.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2020, House Amendments + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2020 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2020}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2170 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2170}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/07/08; Eff. Date 07/01/08, Chapter 0339

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