HB 137-FN-LOCAL (2012): relative to the state fire code and the state building code.

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HB 137-FN-LOCAL (2012)

relative to the state fire code and the state building code.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2011. The committee held work sessions on February 10, 2011, March 1, 2011 and March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 14, 2011, August 30, 2011, September 20, 2011, October 4, 2011 and October 20, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2786h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2786h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 5, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 5, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1971s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 9, 2012. The committee's amendment (1971s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2182s), offered by Sen. Barnes, was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1971s and #2182s (Rep C.McGuire)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2490e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2490e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 18, 2012, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2011, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 10, 2011, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 1, 2011, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011, 4:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 14, 2011, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • August 30, 2011, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • September 20, 2011, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 4, 2011, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 20, 2011, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • October 27, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 27, 2012, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2786h — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1971s, 2182s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1971s and #2182s (Rep C.McGuire) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 10, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2011 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 1, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/1/2011 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2011 4:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • April 14, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 4/14/2011 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • August 30, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/30/2011 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • September 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/2011 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • October 4, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2011 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2011 2:30 PM LOB 306
  • October 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/27/2011 10:00 AM LOB 306 (If Necessary Continued 11/1/2011 10:30 AM LOB 306)
  • November 1, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2786h for Jan 4 (Vote 11-5; RC)
  • November 1, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2786h
  • January 5, 2012: Amendment #2786h Adopted, VV
  • January 5, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2786h: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 27, 2012: Hearing: 3/27/12, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC12
  • May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1971s, 5/9/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • May 9, 2012: Sen. Barnes Moved to Remove HB 137 from the Consent Calendar
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Amendment 1971s; AA, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Sen. Barnes Floor Amendment #2012-2182s, AA, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1971s, 2182s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1971s and #2182s (Rep C.McGuire): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2490e Adopted, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2490e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/18/2012; Chapter 0242
  • June 22, 2012: I. Section 4 Effective 07/01/2013
  • June 22, 2012: II. Remainder Effective 06/18/2012

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