HB 1222 (2014): prohibiting commercial use of the law enforcement and fallen firefighters memorials.

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HB 1222 (2014)

prohibiting commercial use of the law enforcement and fallen firefighters memorials.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2014 and January 23, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0151h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0151h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 21, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • January 23, 2014, 11:45 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
  • March 26, 2014, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0151h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public Works and Highways
  • January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 10:30 AM LOB 201
  • January 21, 2014: Executive Session: 1/21/2014 11:00 AM LOB 201 =RECESSED=
  • January 23, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 1/23/2014 11:45 PM LOB 201
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0151h for Feb 5 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 6, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0151h AA VV
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0151h MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 26, 2014: Hearing: 3/26/14, Room 100, SH, 10:20 a.m.; SC11
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0054; Effective 7/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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