HB 278 (2013): relative to voluntary installation of fire suppression sprinklers.

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HB 278 (2013)

relative to voluntary installation of fire suppression sprinklers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 207

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 20, 2013. On February 20, 2013 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Butler)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0790h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0790h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1622s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1622s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1622s (Rep Butler)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2013, making it Chapter 207 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2013, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • May 1, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 20, 2013, House: Recommit (Rep Butler) — voice vote, passed
  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0790h — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1622s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1622s (Rep Butler) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 30, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/30/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • February 5, 2013: Executive Session: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • February 13, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 20 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 20, 2013: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kurk)
  • February 20, 2013: Recommit (Rep Butler): MA VV
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:45 AM LOB 302
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0790h for Mar 13 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0790h
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0790h: AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0790h: MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • May 1, 2013: Hearing: 5/1/13, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1622s, 5/23/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Committee Amendment 1622s, AA, VV
  • May 23, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1622s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1622s (Rep Butler): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1562
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • July 10, 2013: Signed By Governor 07/10/2013; Effective 09/08/2013; Chapter 0207

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