SB 188-FN (2025): relative to the state building code.
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SB 188-FN (2025)
relative to the state building code.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Housing
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Housing
- Chapter law: 246
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0294s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0294s). The committee's amendment (2025-0294s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2025-0563s), offered by Sen. Perkins Kwoka, was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 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 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2025, with 24 people signed in online: 6 in support, 17 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on April 22, 2025. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1951h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1951h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 276–82. On June 12, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Howard Pearl. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2025, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2025, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 6, 2025: floor debate, Senate
- April 8, 2025, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Housing, LOB 305
- April 22, 2025, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Housing, LOB 305
- May 6, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Housing, LOB 305
- May 22, 2025: floor debate, House
- June 12, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0294s and #2025-0563s — voice vote, passed
- May 22, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1951h — yeas 276, nays 82, passed
- June 12, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 5, 2025: Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:30 am
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0294s, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: SB 188-FN was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 02/13/2025
- February 13, 2025: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection; 02/13/2025
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0294s, 03/06/2025, Vote 5-0
- March 6, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0294s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Sen. Perkins Kwoka Floor Amendment # 2025-0563s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0294s and #2025-0563s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Housing
- April 8, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/08/2025 11:00 am LOB 305
- April 22, 2025: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2025 10:00 am LOB 305
- May 6, 2025: Executive Session: 05/06/2025 10:00 am LOB 305
- May 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1951h (NT) 05/06/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- May 22, 2025: Removed from Consent (Reps. DeLemus, Colcombe, DeRoy, Gorski, Hill, Turcotte, Wallner, Kaczynski, Flanagan, D. Mannion) 05/22/2025
- May 22, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1951h (NT): AA VV 05/22/2025
- May 22, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1951h: MA DV 276-82 05/22/2025
- June 12, 2025: Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025
- June 26, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025)
- July 15, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0246; Effective 07/15/2025