HB 388 (1999): relative to telephone number conservation and area code implementation.

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HB 388 (1999)

relative to telephone number conservation and area code implementation.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Energy and Utilities
Chapter law: 126

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 1999, February 18, 1999 and March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) unanimously, 19–0. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 126 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1999.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
February 9, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
February 18, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
March 16, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
May 13, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

April 14, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p196
January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
February 4, 1999: Hearing Feb 04 10:00 Rm304,LOB
February 9, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 9 2:00 Rm304,LOB
February 18, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 18 10:00 Rm304,LOB
March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 10:00 Rm304,LOB
March 31, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 19-0;Reg#1)
March 31, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0468}(New Title); HC35, p731-732
April 14, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ40, p937-939 + 947
April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Internal Affairs
May 13, 1999: Hearing, 5/13/99, Room 103, LOB, 2:45 p.m
May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
May 27, 1999: Enrolled
June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 6/10/1999 Chap.0126

Laws It Would Change

RSA 374