SB 396 (2016): relative to compatibility of electrical devices with the National Electric Code and the state building code.

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SB 396 (2016)

relative to compatibility of electrical devices with the National Electric Code and the state building code.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 11, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2016, April 26, 2016 and May 3, 2016. The committee voted 10–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2016, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • March 16, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 26, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 11, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 3, 2016: Hearing: 02/03/2016, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 am; SC4
  • February 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/11/2016; SC5
  • February 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/11/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/16/2016 01:30 PM LOB 306
  • March 29, 2016: Executive Session: 03/29/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 05/11/2016 (Vote 10-5; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/11/2016

Laws It Would Change

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