SB 443-FN (2022): relative to municipal authority regarding the state building code.

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SB 443-FN (2022)

relative to municipal authority regarding the state building code.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 242

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0819s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0819s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 31, 2022 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study, RC 4Y-20N”. On March 31, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1504h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1504h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2022, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • April 8, 2022, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • April 8, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
  • April 26, 2022, 2:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 17, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0819s — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Interim Study — yeas 4, nays 20, failed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1504h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 13, 2022: Hearing: 01/13/2022, Room 103, SH, 10:20 am
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0819s , 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0819s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0819s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/17/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, RC 4Y-20N, MF; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved Ought to Pass; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass : RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/08/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 8, 2022: Executive Session: 04/08/2022 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1504h (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment # 1504h: AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1504h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 26, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/26/2022 02:30 pm LOB 212
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0242; Effective 01/01/2023

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