HB 645-FN (1999): relative to telecommunications equipment assistance and the enhanced 911 system.

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HB 645-FN (1999)

relative to telecommunications equipment assistance and the enhanced 911 system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 337

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 16, 1999. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0. On June 16, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on July 1, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on September 14, 1999. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on November 3, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on November 3, 1999, making it Chapter 337 of the session laws. It took effect on January 2, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 16, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • September 14, 1999, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105A

Votes

  • June 16, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • October 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ20, p329
  • February 17, 1999: Copy to Chairman 2/17/1999 due on E f
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 11:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 16, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 16 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Hearing on Prop Am Apr 6 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 1:30 Rm304,LOB
  • April 13, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • April 13, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0786}(New Title); HC39, p882-883
  • April 22, 1999: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ44, p1068-1070
  • June 10, 1999: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for June 16 (vote 23-0;Reg)
  • June 10, 1999: Prop Fin Comm Am{1542}; HC61, p1633-1634
  • June 16, 1999: Fin Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ67, p1767-1768 + 1782
  • July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Enery and Economic Development
  • September 14, 1999: Hearing, 9/14/99, Room 105A, SH, 2:15 p.m
  • October 14, 1999: Committe Report, Ought to Pass, 10/19/99
  • October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Rule 24 (refer to Finance)
  • October 20, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 10/22/99
  • October 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • October 28, 1999: Enrolled; HJ89, p2233
  • November 3, 1999: Enrolled
  • November 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 11/3/1999 Eff: 1/2/2000 Chap. 0337

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