HB 498 (2015): relative to notification of radon and arsenic testing.

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HB 498 (2015)

relative to notification of radon and arsenic testing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Property - Real and Personal
  • Chapter law: 171

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2015, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • April 14, 2015, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 11:30 AM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 11 (Vote 15-2; CC); HC19, PG. 393
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • April 14, 2015: Hearing: 4/14/15, Room 101, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC17
  • May 6, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/14/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC21
  • May 14, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 4, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/4/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/26/2015; Chapter 171; Effective Date 1/1/2016

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