HB 1302 (1996): establishing a committee to study methods of improving telecommunication services to the North Country and other rural areas.

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HB 1302 (1996)

establishing a committee to study methods of improving telecommunication services to the North Country and other rural areas.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 99

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 1996, February 1, 1996 and February 7, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 4, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 1996, making it Chapter 99 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rosen (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Grassie (Straf 19)
  • Rep. Howard (Carr 10)
  • Rep. Feng (Hills 23)
  • Rep. Guay (Coos 6)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. F. King (SD1)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 24, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 1, 1996, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 7, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 4, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ4,P130
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 02:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 02:30 RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:15 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 7, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 09:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4804>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P787-788
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1090 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ9,P116
  • February 29, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR07 03:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 02:00 RM212,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • April 3, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR04 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 3, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5500>; SC20,P3
  • April 4, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P249 + 253
  • April 17, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP J BRADLEY MA VV; HJ54,P1764
  • May 7, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ22,P424
  • May 8, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ62,P2014
  • May 15, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/15/96 EFF: 07/14/96 CHAP.0099

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