SB 53-FN (2023): relative to the definition of the state building code.

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SB 53-FN (2023)

relative to the definition of the state building code.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0518s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0518s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 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 held a work session on April 5, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2023 and May 24, 2023. The committee held a work session on May 24, 2023. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1951h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1951h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 15, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (2023-2247e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 8, 2023, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on October 7, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 29, 2023, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2023, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • April 26, 2023, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0518s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1951h — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 17, 2023: Hearing: 01/17/2023, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0518s , 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0518s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0518s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • 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 02:15 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 29, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/29/2023 02:15 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/05/2023 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 26, 2023: Executive Session: 04/26/2023 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023: Executive Session: 05/24/2023 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023: Executive Session: 05/24/2023 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/24/2023 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1951h (NT) 05/24/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1951h : AA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1951h: MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2247e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2247e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 8, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/08/2023; Chapter 0238; Effective 10/07/2023

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