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Tennessee 108th General Assembly
As enacted, updates electric safety code, from 2006 version to 2011 version, for electric-supply stations and lines. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 101. [HB-350]
As enacted, updates electric safety code, from 2006 version to 2011 version, for electric-supply stations and lines. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 101.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 56 on 04/03/2013
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As introduced, makes various changes concerning a local government's ability to exempt itself from minimum statewide building construction safety standards. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120. [HB-92]
As introduced, makes various changes concerning a local government's ability to exempt itself from minimum statewide building construction safety standards. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron
P2c, Ref. To State Government Committee on 01/30/2013
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
College Affordability and Innovation Act of 2012 [SB-839]
Requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to endorse and promote competency-based postsecondary education as an important component of Maryland's higher education system; requiring the Commission to develop and execute, in cooperation with Western Governors University (WGU), Excelsior College, and other comparable nonprofit institutions, a binding memorandum of understanding that supports and endorses analyzing and taking steps to reduce and remove specified obstacles; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Unfavorable Report By Education Health And Environmental Affairs Withdrawn on 03/29/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Public Safety - Building Codes - Balcony Inspections ("Jonathan's Law") [SB-196]
Requiring a political subdivision to require inspections of specified multifamily dwellings with balconies at least every 5 years to ensure that each balcony meets requirements of the local housing code or the Minimum Livability Code; authorizing a political subdivision to conduct inspections, authorize a third party to conduct inspections, or require a professional inspector to conduct and certify inspections in a specified manner; authorizing a political subdivision to charge a fee for a periodic inspection; defining terms; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Madaleno
Third Reading Failed (23-22) on 03/12/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Public School Buildings - Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment [SB-173]
Requiring public school buildings constructed or substantially remodeled in accordance with specified provisions of law to have specified carbon monoxide detectors installed in specified areas; requiring a signal from specified carbon monoxide detectors to be automatically transmitted to a specified location; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
Approved By The Governor on 04/10/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Nuisance Abatement and Local Code Enforcement - Community [SB-130]
Altering the definition of "community association" under specified provisions of law relating to the standing of specified community associations in Baltimore City to seek judicial relief for abatement of specified nuisances; prohibiting a community association from seeking nuisance abatement under specified conditions; altering the definition of "nuisance"; altering the definition of "local code violation"; repealing a requirement that a community association must file a bond with the court before seeking abatement; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Approved By The Governor on 05/02/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Counties - Compilations of Local Laws - Copies to State Agencies [HB-998]
Authorizing a county, at its discretion, to notify specified State agencies that a digital copy of a code or compilation of local laws enacted by the county is available as an alternative to the county depositing or furnishing printed copies of the code or compilation; and altering specified provisions regarding the Department of Legislative Services receiving copies of compilations of local laws.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters Withdrawn on 03/05/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Use of Real Property as Security [HB-517]
Prohibiting a surety from accepting or providing real estate as security for a bail bond in a circuit court or the District Court unless the person offering the real estate as security provides a certification from the owner of the real estate that the real estate has no outstanding citations for building or property code violations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Doyle Niemann
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/08/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Nuisance Abatement and Local Code Enforcement - Community [HB-365]
Altering the definition of "community association" under specified provisions of law relating to the standing of specified community associations in Baltimore City to seek judicial relief for abatement of specified nuisances; prohibiting a community association from seeking nuisance abatement under specified conditions; altering the definition of "nuisance"; altering the definition of "local code violation"; repealing a requirement that a community association must file a bond with the court before seeking abatement; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Special Order Until Later Today (senator Gladden) Adopted on 04/06/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Public School Buildings - Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment [HB-2]
Requiring public school buildings constructed or substantially remodeled in accordance with specified provisions of law to install approved carbon monoxide detectors in areas of new and existing educational occupancies where fuel fired equipment is present; requiring a signal from specified carbon monoxide detectors to be automatically transmitted to an approved supervising station or to a constantly attended on-site location; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl Glenn
Approved By The Governor on 04/10/2012
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Montgomery County - School Buildings - Exclusive Authority to Issue Permits and [HB-656]
Granting the Montgomery County government exclusive authority to issue permits and enforce regulations and codes associated with construction, or remodeling of school buildings or the placement of relocatable classroom buildings; and defining "Montgomery County government" as including the Montgomery County Planning Department at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
First Reading Environmental Matters on 02/09/2011
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Public School Buildings - Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment [HB-1283]
Requiring the construction or remodeling of public school buildings to conform to a specified standard for the installation of carbon monoxide detection and warning equipment for commercial structures; and making the Act an emergency measure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl Glenn
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters Withdrawn on 04/01/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, specifies the procedure that local governments must use in order to adopt mandatory sprinkler requirements for one-family and two-family dwellings. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-101. [SB-2492]
As enacted, specifies the procedure that local governments must use in order to adopt mandatory sprinkler requirements for one-family and two-family dwellings. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-101.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 839 on 05/03/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, adopts the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as the standards to be followed to make a building accessible to those with physical disabilities when constructing or altering a public building. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-204(a)(1). [SB-2203]
As enacted, adopts the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as the standards to be followed to make a building accessible to those with physical disabilities when constructing or altering a public building. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-204(a)(1).
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris
Pub. Ch. 517 on 03/02/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, reduces from three to one the number of copies of building and utility codes adopted by reference that must be maintained by county clerk for public use. - Amends TCA Section 5-20-102. [SB-1668]
As enacted, reduces from three to one the number of copies of building and utility codes adopted by reference that must be maintained by county clerk for public use. - Amends TCA Section 5-20-102.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy
Pub. Ch. 102 on 04/28/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, authorizes state fire marshal to exempt certain buildings from mandatory sprinkler requirements adopted by local governments. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 120. [SB-1423]
As introduced, authorizes state fire marshal to exempt certain buildings from mandatory sprinkler requirements adopted by local governments. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 120.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jamie Woodson
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. C,l&a Comm. on 04/06/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, removes the fee that the state fire marshal charges for review and approval of plans and specifications prior to construction or alteration of certain types of buildings or structures. - Amends TCA Title 68. [SB-1377]
As introduced, removes the fee that the state fire marshal charges for review and approval of plans and specifications prior to construction or alteration of certain types of buildings or structures. - Amends TCA Title 68.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lowe Finney
Recalled From S. C,l&a Comm. on 01/19/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As introduced, places all responsibility for building standards and fire safety inspections on business occupancies and places of assembly in buildings less than three stories in height with certain local jurisdictions who have been approved by the state fire marshal to enforce codes inspections. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1. [SB-904]
As introduced, places all responsibility for building standards and fire safety inspections on business occupancies and places of assembly in buildings less than three stories in height with certain local jurisdictions who have been approved by the state fire marshal to enforce codes inspections. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. C,l&a Comm. on 04/26/2011
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, specifies the procedure that local governments must use in order to adopt mandatory sprinkler requirements for one-family and two-family dwellings. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-101. [HB-2639]
As enacted, specifies the procedure that local governments must use in order to adopt mandatory sprinkler requirements for one-family and two-family dwellings. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-101.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Watson
Pub. Ch. 839 on 05/03/2012
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Tennessee 107th General Assembly
As enacted, adopts the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as the standards to be followed to make a building accessible to those with physical disabilities when constructing or altering a public building. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-204(a)(1). [HB-2341]
As enacted, adopts the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as the standards to be followed to make a building accessible to those with physical disabilities when constructing or altering a public building. - Amends TCA Section 68-120-204(a)(1).
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 517 on 03/02/2012