Virginia Fire Services Board; powers and duties. (SB488)
Introduced By
Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke) with support from co-patrons Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Charlottesville), Sen. Janet Howell (D-Reston), and Sen. Lionell Spruill (D-Chesapeake)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Statewide Fire Prevention Code; powers and duties of the Virginia Fire Services Board. Transfers primary authority for the adoption of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code from the Board of Housing and Community Development to the Virginia Fire Services Board (the Board). The bill allows the Board to convene an ad hoc committee whenever it proposes a change to the Statewide Fire Prevention Code for the purpose of advising the Board. The bill also requires the Board to develop the means to publicize the policies and programs of the Department of Fire Programs to educate the public and elicit public support. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104394D |
| 01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/29/2018 | Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (10-Y 4-N 1-A) (see vote tally) |