HCR 25 (1992): encouraging the operators of cable television systems to utilize a portion of their capacity to deliver commercial-free educational programming.

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HCR 25 (1992)

encouraging the operators of cable television systems to utilize a portion of their capacity to deliver commercial-free educational programming.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1992. The committee held a work session on January 22, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 9–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 11, 1992. On February 11, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 19, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • January 22, 1992, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • February 11, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 8, 1992: HEARING JAN08 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • January 22, 1992: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN22 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI & TECH
  • February 4, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB11 (VOTE 9-0;CC)
  • February 6, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC25,P678
  • February 11, 1992: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP CORTE; HJ30,P762
  • February 11, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ30,P780-781 + 782
  • February 19, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 3, 1992: HEARING FOR MAR12 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 18, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR19
  • March 19, 1992: PASSED VV; SJS10,P293 + 295

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