SB 478 (2010): relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors, the administrative attachment of the plumbers’ board, and retired status for licensed architects.

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SB 478 (2010)

relative to the appointments to the board of home inspectors, the administrative attachment of the plumbers’ board, and retired status for licensed architects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 315

The Story

It was introduced on January 13, 2010 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 3, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On March 17, 2010 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. The committee's amendment (0823s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0854s), offered by Sen. Reynolds, was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2010 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 March 18, 2010 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 14, 2010 and April 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1460h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1460h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2010, making it Chapter 315 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 6, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2010: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 20, 2010, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 27, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 204
  • May 25, 2010, 12:30 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2010, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0823s, NT, 0854s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1460h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 13, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 26, 2010: Hearing; January 26, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC4
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0823s, NT, 3/3/10; SC9, Pg.16
  • March 3, 2010: Committee Amendment 0823s, NT, Not Voted On
  • March 3, 2010: Sen. Hassan Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Sen. Cilley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Amendment 0823s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Sen. Reynolds Floor Amendment 0854s, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0823s, NT, 0854s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 18, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 6, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/6/2010 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 14, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2010 LOB 306 1:30 PM or Immediately Following House Session
  • April 20, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/20/2010 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • April 27, 2010: Executive Session: 4/27/2010 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h for May 5 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • April 28, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1460h
  • May 5, 2010: Amendment #1460h Adopted, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1460h: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Cilley Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1460h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Cilley, Carson and Downing
  • May 19, 2010: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps Houde-Quimby, Beck, Flurey & McGuire
  • May 25, 2010: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/25/2010 12:30 p.m., Room 103, State House
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2183, House Amendment, Filed
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2183 Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2183; Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2010; Effective 07/13/2010; Chapter 0315

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