BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1096

HB 1096: Smoke detection devices

Increasing the fine for failing to install smoke detectors.

Summary

  • The state fire protection law is amended so the replacement of batteries for smoke detection devices are the responsibility of the tenant. The fine for failing to install or maintain a smoke detection device is increased from $50 to not more than $200.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1096), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 1991
  4. Passed SenateApr 8, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 10, 1991
Prime sponsor
Shirley Winsley (R-28)
Introduced
January 18, 1991 in the House
Last action
May 10, 1991
Session law
Chapter 154, Laws of 1991

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 8, 1991
Version voted on: EHB 1096
92 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53014
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Absent (1)

Excused (5)

Senate · Final Passage

April 8, 1991
Version voted on: EHB 1096
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican25000
How each member voted

History

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HB 1096 in other sessions

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