HB 496 (1989): relative to when water companies are public utilities.

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HB 496 (1989)

relative to when water companies are public utilities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 11–0. On March 21, 1989 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Vincent (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 28, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & EN
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • February 28, 1989: HEARING 02/28/89 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & EN
  • March 10, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 3/21/89VOTE ( 11-0cc)
  • March 21, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ51, P1491

Laws It Would Change

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