HB 249 (1995): requiring cable operators which offer HBO and Cinemax to provide the HBO/Cinemax guide book in larger type for the visually impaired and to adequately describe movies.
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HB 249 (1995)
requiring cable operators which offer HBO and Cinemax to provide the HBO/Cinemax guide book in larger type for the visually impaired and to adequately describe movies.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Searles (Hills 23)
- Rep. Milligan (Hills 18)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- February 1, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & EN; HJ11,P147
- January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
- January 19, 1995: HEARING JAN19 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
- February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
- February 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB15 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- February 15, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ25,P536