HB 535 (2009): requiring dwelling units to have functioning smoke detectors upon their sale or transfer.
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HB 535 (2009)
requiring dwelling units to have functioning smoke detectors upon their sale or transfer.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Trinka Russell (D - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. John Henson (D - Rock 13)
- Rep. Evalyn Merrick (D - Coos 2)
- Rep. Joseph Russell (D - Rock 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 9, 2009, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 304
- March 12, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 1:30 PM LOB 302
- March 9, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2009 9:45 AM LOB 304
- March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302
- March 13, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV