HB 1651 (1998): establishing a committee to study the protection of cable consumers and the enhancement of cable electronic services.

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HB 1651 (1998)

establishing a committee to study the protection of cable consumers and the enhancement of cable electronic services.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 52

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 52 of the session laws. It took effect on May 5, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boutin (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Root (Graf 8)
  • Rep. J. Clemons (Hills 31)
  • Rep. Lynde (Hills 24)
  • Sen. Francoeur (SD14)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Fraser (SD4)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 27, 1998, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM103,LOB
  • February 3, 1998, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 1, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ3,P116
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/05/98 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 1:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 21, 1998: (CABLE/INTERNET SUBCOM: REPS HOWARD, MAJOR, D HOLT, THOMAS, ROSEN, MAXFIELD, LYNDE, HAM, GINSBURG & PITTS)
  • January 21, 1998: CAB/INT SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN27 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 28, 1998: CAB/INT SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB03 10:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 3, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 3, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0569>(NEW TITLE); HC11,P512-513
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P735 + 770
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3,P94
  • April 1, 1998: HEARING APR01 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P259 + 272
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
  • May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 05/05/98 CHAP.0052

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