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HB 2885 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to continuing education programs for fire detection and alarm device installation. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4358 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental units. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1168 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in residential rental units. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1099 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in residential rental units. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1715 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the requirements for a smoke detector in multifamily and other residential units. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 861 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2118 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing and regulation of residential fire alarm technicians and regulation and installation of fire detection and alarm devices. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 338 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2516 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the installation of smoke detectors in certain leased dwellings. House: Business & Industry No action taken in committee
HB 2042 75-0 (1997) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the effect of local ordinances relating to smoke detectors on residential rental property. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 293 74-0 (1995) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises. House: Business & Industry Rules suspended
HB 530 74-0 (1995) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the installation of smoke detectors with visual alarms in leased dwellings. House: Business & Industry Failed to pass
HB 1489 74-0 (1995) Author: Sadler, Paul Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises. House: Business & Industry Rules suspended
HB 1637 74-0 (1995) Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to smoke detectors in leased residential premises. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 487 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
HB 1294 72-0 (1991) Author: Hury, James Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises. House: Judiciary 1st Printing printed and distributed
SB 451 72-0 (1991) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 162 70-0 (1987) Author: Barton, Erwin
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that hotels provide smoke detectors for hearing impaired persons; providing a penalty. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 798 70-0 (1987) Author: Ceverha, Bill
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain installations of battery-powered smoke detectors in single-family and two-family residences. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 877 70-0 (1987) Author: Millsap, Mike
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of smoke detectors by local ordinance. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1015 70-0 (1987) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the Capitol. House: Cultural and Hist. Resources No action taken in committee
HB 605 69-0 (1985) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the State Capitol. House: Cultural & Historical Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2492 69-0 (1985) Author: Ceverha, Bill Relating to the regulation of persons who provide or install certain smoke detectors. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1168 68-0 (1983) Author: Edwards, Al
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 353 68-0 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the regulation of certain activities concerning fire extinguishers, fixed fire extinguisher systems, and fire detection and fire alarm devices and systems; providing penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 7 68-1 (1983) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to requiring persons who operate hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar establishments to install and maintain smoke alarms in sleeping quarters; providing penalties. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: State Affairs
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HB 20 68-1 (1983) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the state capitol. House: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 26 68-1 (1983) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to requiring persons who operate hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar establishments to install and maintain smoke alarms in sleeping quarters; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 245 67-0 (1981) Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the requirement of fire detection and smoke alarm systems in certain buildings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 2046 67-0 (1981) Author: Robnett, Nolan
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to smoke detectors in residential dwelling units in which are rented or leased. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 1043 66-0 (1979) Author: Rains, Don Relating to an exemption from the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act of licensed electricians who install smoke or fire detectors in residences. House: State Affairs Sent to Local and Consent Calendar Committee
HB 1672 66-0 (1979) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to an exemption of building contractors who install smoke or fire detectors in residences from the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1925 66-0 (1979) Author: Grubbs, Walter B.
Sponsor: Short, E.L.
Relating to the requirement of fire detection and smoke alarm systems in certain buildings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1249 66-0 (1979) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the regulation of the sales, servicing, installation and maintenance of fire and burglar alarms and detection devices and certain requirements for persons licensed to install or service burglar alarms. House: Insurance
Senate: Human Resources
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SB 130 65-0 (1977) Author: Williams, Lindon Relating to the requirement of smoke detection alarms in certain dwellings constructed after January 1, 1978; and declaring an emergency. Senate: Human Resources Reported from committee favorably with amendments


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