HB 62 — Relating to building codes; to provide a limited exemption to applicable building codes for certain nonprofit veterans' organizations that acquire certain buildings under certain conditions.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-175
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2023. Enacted.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill exempts some buildings acquired by nonprofit veterans' organizations from certain building codes.
This bill allows nonprofit veterans' organizations to acquire certain buildings without having to fully comply with some building codes. It provides a limited exemption under specific conditions.
What this means for you
- Small Business: This may impact small businesses indirectly by changing the local property landscape as nonprofit veterans' organizations acquire and repurpose buildings.
Summary
Building codes; certain buildings deemed in compliance upon acquisition by nonprofit veterans' organization under certain conditions.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
56 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HB 62 clarifies that nonprofit veterans' organizations will be exempt from compliance with certain building codes when they acquire state armory buildings for at least 10 years. This change replaces the language that indicated these buildings would be deemed compliant, which could have created confusion. This matters because it allows veterans' organizations more leeway in using these facilities without the burden of strict building codes, potentially enabling them to better serve the veterans and servicemembers in their communities.
HB62 INTRODUCEDENROLLED 28VGIS-128VGIS-3 By Representative Robbins RFD:
06-Mar-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 28VGIS-1HB62 02/28/2023Enrolled CMHEnrolled, (L)bmAn 2023-596Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to building codes;
This bill would provide that when a nonprofit veterans' organization, by means of a reversionary clause in a deed, acquires a possessory interest in a state armory building, with the intent to use the facility to further the organization's support of veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their dependents, the building shall be deemed to be in compliance with any applicable state or local building codes for not less than 10 calendar years from the date of acquisition.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to building codes;
§ 501(c)(3) and, as Page 1 HB62 INTRODUCED its primary purpose, supports veterans and active duty servicemembers, as defined pursuant to 50 U.S.C.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, when a nonprofit veterans' organization, by means of a reversionary clause in a deed, acquires a possessory interest in a state armory building, with the intent to use the facility to further the organization's support of veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their dependents, the building shall be deemedexempt tofrom be in compliance with any applicable state or local building codes for not less than 10 calendar years from the date of acquisition.
Page 21 HB62 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 20-Apr-23 as amended.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 02-May-23 Passed Page 2
Amendments
2 amendmentsClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Ben Robbins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on · 26 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 139 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Not Voting |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Not Voting |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Not Voting |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| R | 49 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| D | 1 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 51 | 25 | 0 | 26 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 25% | 0% | 25% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 67 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 70 | 21 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 69% | 21% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 10 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 83 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| % of votes cast | 81% | 2% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 62 do?
- Building codes; certain buildings deemed in compliance upon acquisition by nonprofit veterans' organization under certain conditions.
- Who sponsors HB 62?
- HB 62 is sponsored by Ben Robbins (R).
- What is the current status of HB 62?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 62?
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