SB 437 (2024): relative to local authority to amend the state building code.
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SB 437 (2024)
relative to local authority to amend the state building code.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Zoning and Planning
- Chapter law: 40
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0712s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0712s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2024 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 February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2024, with 19 people signed in online: 2 in support and 17 in opposition. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2024. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 23, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2024, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2024.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Jeffrey Goley (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- April 10, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- April 17, 2024, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 302-304
- April 23, 2024, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
Votes
- February 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0712s — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 7, 2024: Hearing: 02/07/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
- February 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0712s , 02/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 21, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0712s , AA, VV; 02/21/2024
- February 21, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0712s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/21/2024
- February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/10/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
- April 17, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/17/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- April 23, 2024: Executive Session: 04/23/2024 11:00 am LOB 306-308
- April 23, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/23/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
- April 23, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 22, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2024)
- May 23, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/23/2024
- May 31, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/2024; Chapter 0040; Effective 07/01/2024