SB 335 (2012): establishing a procedure for certain condominiums to waive portions of the state fire code.

SB 335 (2012)

establishing a procedure for certain condominiums to waive portions of the state fire code.

• Status: Referred for interim study
• Term: 2011-2012
• House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
• Senate committee: Commerce
• Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 15, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 8–16. On February 15, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 18–6, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 7, 2012 the Senate adopted “Remove SB 335 From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. White. On March 7, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 10–13. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 21, 2012 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. White. On March 21, 2012 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 11–13. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 21, 2012 the Senate again adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. White. A floor amendment (2012-1308s), offered by Sen. White, was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2012 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for April 25 unanimously, 15–0. On April 25, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

• Sen. Raymond White (R - SD9) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Andy Sanborn (R - SD7)
• Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6)
• Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18)
• Rep. Richard Hinch (R - Hills 19)
• Rep. Chris Christensen (R - Hills 19)

Hearings and Sessions

• January 10, 2012, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 102
• April 10, 2012, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• April 17, 2012, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• April 17, 2012, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
• September 18, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 307
• October 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

• February 15, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
• February 15, 2012, Senate: Laid on Table — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
• March 7, 2012, Senate: Remove SB 335 From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
• March 7, 2012, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2012, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
• March 21, 2012, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2012, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
• April 25, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 153

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 2
• SC 7
• HC 33
• HC 45