HB 120-FN-LOCAL (2009): relative to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single and multi-family dwellings.

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HB 120-FN-LOCAL (2009)

relative to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in single and multi-family dwellings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2009 and February 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0103h). The committee's amendment (0103h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2009, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2009, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 17, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 12, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 21, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0103h — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 14, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/14/2009 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 3, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2009 9:30 AM LOB 302
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 13, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0103h for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 13, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0103h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0103h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0103h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 21, 2009: Hearing; April 21, 2009, Room 102 , LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC20
  • April 22, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/09]; SC21
  • April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/22/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0046

Laws It Would Change

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