BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6324: Landlord, tenant/CO2 alarms

Concerning the obligations of landlords and tenants with respect to carbon monoxide alarms and the disclosure of certain health-related information.

Summary

  • Requires landlords to provide notice to tenants stating whether the dwelling unit is equipped with a carbon monoxide alarm and explaining the tenant’s responsibility for keeping an installed alarm in proper operating condition.
  • Requires landlords to provide tenants information about the health and safety hazards associated with carbon monoxide exposure.
  • Requires tenants to maintain any carbon monoxide alarm in the dwelling unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Amends existing law regarding how landowners provide notice to tenants regarding the health hazards associated with indoor mold.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (SB 6324), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2012
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2012
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2012
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe Fain (R-47)
Introduced
January 18, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2554
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the obligations of landlords and tenants with respect to carbon monoxide alarms and the disclosure of certain health- related information;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fain (R-47)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2012
Version voted on: SB 6324
46 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican19012
How each member voted

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
  4. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  5. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 2.
  6. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  9. FIHI - Majority; do pass.
  10. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Insurance.

SB 6324 in other sessions

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