SB 239 (2014): relative to the statewide emergency notification system.

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SB 239 (2014)

relative to the statewide emergency notification system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 285

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0982s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0982s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2014 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 April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 285 of the session laws. It took effect on September 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0982s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 22, 2014: Hearing: 1/22/2014, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC2
  • March 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0982s, 3/27/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 0982s, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0982s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/2014) and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 22, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/22/2014 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2014: Executive Session: 4/29/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 7, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2014; Chapter 0285; Effective 09/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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