Bill Text - SB106 (2021)

Adopting omnibus legislation relative to codes.


Revision: April 28, 2021, 2:41 p.m.

Rep. McGuire, Merr. 29

April 5, 2021

2021-1105h

08/05

 

 

Amendment to SB 106

 

Amend the bill by replacing Part II with the following:

 

Part II

Establishing a committee to study adopting changes to the state fire and building codes.

 

1  Committee Established.  There is established a committee to study adopting changes to the state fire code and building code.

2  Membership and Compensation.

I.  The members of the committee shall be as follows:

(a)  Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.

(b)  Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

II.  Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.

3  Duties.  The committee shall study adopting changes to the state fire code and building code.  The committee shall review and make recommendations for establishing a process for the adoption of new editions of national or model codes and any necessary amendments.  This review shall include consideration of establishing a permanent statutory committee for this purpose.  

4  Chairperson; Quorum.  The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members.  The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named senate member.  The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.  Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

5  Report.  The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2021.

6  Effective Date.  Part II of this act shall take effect upon its passage.