SB 195-FN (2023): relative to the purchase of steel products with the Buy America certification.

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SB 195-FN (2023)

relative to the purchase of steel products with the Buy America certification.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0802s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0802s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House adopted “Special Order SB195” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Grote. A floor amendment (2023-1727h), offered by Rep. Grote, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws. It took effect on August 4, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 29, 2023, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • March 29, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0802s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Special Order SB195 — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1727h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0802s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0802s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0802s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 29, 2023: Executive Session: 03/29/2023 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 29, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/29/2023 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Removed from Consent (Reps. Grote, F. Davis, Grassie, M. Smith, Schuett, Telerski, T. Lekas, A. Lekas, Cormen, O'Brien) 05/03/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Special Order SB195 (Rep. Grote): MA VV By Necessary 3/5 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: FLAM #2023-1727h (Rep. Grote): AA VV 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1727h: MA VV 05/18/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0222; Effective 08/04/2023

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