SB 316 (1992): establishing a committee to study cable television rates and the possibility of introducing competition into the marketplace in order to lower rates.
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SB 316 (1992)
establishing a committee to study cable television rates and the possibility of introducing competition into the marketplace in order to lower rates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
- Chapter law: 140
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 13, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–2. On April 7, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 9, 1992 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 4, 1992, making it Chapter 140 of the session laws. It took effect on July 3, 1992.
Sponsors
- Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Heath (SD3)
- Rep. D. Wheeler (Hills 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
- March 3, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
Votes
- February 13, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 9, 1992, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- February 6, 1992: HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- February 12, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB13
- February 12, 1992: PROP COMM AM; SC12,P12
- February 13, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ6,P75-76
- February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ46,P1133
- February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/25/92 DUE ON 04/01/92
- March 3, 1992: HEARING MAR03 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
- March 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR07 (VOTE 8-2)
- April 2, 1992: PROP COMM AM; HC63,P1581
- April 7, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ67,P1739 + 1789
- April 9, 1992: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN BASS MA VV; SJ16,P386
- April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P584
- April 29, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ80,P2090
- May 4, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/04/92 EFF: 07/03/92 CHAP.0140