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Minutes for HB2005 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Short Title
Excluding hot water supply boilers that have a nominal water capacity not exceeding 120 gallons from the provisions of the boiler safety act.
Minutes Content for Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The Chairman opened the hearing on the bill and called upon Jason Long for a Revisor of Statutes overview of the bill.
Jason Long prefaced his overview with a suggestion that the committee consider a technical amendment to be determined later.
Proponent Representative Ron Highland explained the differences between regulations covering steam boilers and hot water heaters. Rep. Highland indicated that his bill would reduce the gallon size of a water heater that would require a specialized facility and a continued periodic inspection process. Rep.Highland reminded the committee that the same language passed the House last session 125-0 during the last session.
Neutral Marshal Doug Jorgensen stated that he has confirmed that both his agency and representatives from the insurance industry had no issues with this bill. While estimated that the lost inspection related revenue fees for his agency would be approximately $80,000 per year, it represented an amount that his agency's current budget could absorb.
Seeing no more testimony on the bill the Chairman closed the hearing on the bill.
