SB 135-FN (2017): relative to the regulation of electricians.

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SB 135-FN (2017)

relative to the regulation of electricians.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 201

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0477s). On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On March 30, 2017 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee's amendment (2017-0477s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. Sen. Sharon Carson proposed a floor amendment (2017-1215s). The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2017. The committee held work sessions on April 25, 2017 and May 2, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 16, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 16, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1805h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1805h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 1, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On June 1, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 8, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2017, making it Chapter 201 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 25, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 2, 2017, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • February 23, 2017, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0477s and 2017-1215s — voice vote, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Floor Amendment 1215s: Sections 3 and 6 — yeas 16, nays 6, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1805h — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, Senate: Concur — yeas 18, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 1, 2017: Hearing: 02/01/2017, Room 101, LOB, 09:15 am
  • February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0477s , 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2017-0477s ; 02/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0477s , AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-0477s and 2017-1215s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. Daniels Waived Referral to Finance; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. Carson Offered Floor Amendment #2017-1215s ; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sen. Giuda Moved to Divide the Question on 2017-1215; Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6; and Sections 3 and 6; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: The Chair ruled the Question Divisible; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, AA, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 31, 2017: Sections 3 and 6, RC 16Y-6N, AA; 03/30/2017
  • April 12, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/12/2017 02:00 PM LOB 306
  • April 25, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/25/2017 09:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 2, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/02/2017 11:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017: Executive Session: 05/16/2017 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 16, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/16/2017 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • June 1, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1805h for 06/01/2017 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2017: Amendment #2017-1805h : AA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 1, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1805h: MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, RC 18Y-5N, MA; 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • July 5, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 07/05/2017; Chapter 0201
  • July 6, 2017: I. Section 3 Effective 01/01/2018
  • July 6, 2017: II. Remainder Effective 09/03/2017

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