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SB1077: Carbon monoxide detector; Board of Housing & Community Development to install in dwelling units.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Frank Ruff (R-15)
Frank Ruff
(R-15)
Served: 2000–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Signed by Governor |
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Board of Housing and Community Development; carbon monoxide detectors in certain rental dwelling units; report. Requires the Board of Housing and Community Development to promulgate regulations to require carbon monoxide detectors in all rental dwelling units that have an attached garage or carport, are adjacent to a parking space, or contain or are serviced by an appliance or device that uses carbon-based fuels. The bill also provides for the Board and the Department of Fire Programs to establish a working group consisting of the State Fire Marshal, representatives of local fire departments and rescue squads, and representatives of landlord and tenant interests to develop an educational program focusing on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and adequate prevention measures.
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Poll Results
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