SB 576-LOCAL (1996): permitting telecommunications public utilities to provide services at rates lower than those fixed by its schedules of general application to public and private schools grades kindergarten through 12.

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SB 576-LOCAL (1996)

permitting telecommunications public utilities to provide services at rates lower than those fixed by its schedules of general application to public and private schools grades kindergarten through 12.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1996. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 2, 1996 and April 9, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 17, 1996. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 9, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Rep. Franks (Hills 26)
  • Rep. Larson (Graf 8)
  • Rep. Dwyer (Hills 43)
  • Rep. Reidy (Hills 46)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM303,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • April 9, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • October 9, 1996, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB :SCIENCE

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P7
  • January 25, 1996: HEARING JAN25 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 4-1)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5140>; SC12,P18
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P131 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 01:00 RM303,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 2, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR02 11:30 RM304,LOB <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • April 9, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR09 09:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR APR17 (VOTE 11-1;CC)
  • April 17, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP CONNOLLY; HJ54,P1766
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: REFERRED TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ56,P1898
  • October 9, 1996: INTERIM STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESS OCT09 10:15 RM304,LOB :SCIENCE
  • October 21, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: NOT REC FOR LEG IN 1997 SESSION (VOTE 15-0)

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