SB 259-FN-LOCAL (2015): relative to place of assembly licenses.

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SB 259-FN-LOCAL (2015)

relative to place of assembly licenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 39

The Story

It was introduced on February 12, 2015 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0738s). The committee's amendment (0738s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-0839s), offered by Sen. Forrester, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 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 March 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2015, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 24, 2015, 1:20 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 31, 2015, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0738s NT, 0839s — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 4, 2015: Hearing: 3/4/15, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0738s, NT, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0738s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Sen. Forrester Floor Amendment #2015-0839s, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0738s NT, 0839s MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 24, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/24/2015 1:20 PM LOB 306
  • March 31, 2015: Executive Session: 3/31/2015 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 8, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Apr 15 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 4/9/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 05/07/2015; Chapter 0039; Effective 07/06/2015

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