HB 374 (2001): relative to surcharges on pay telephone use.

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HB 374 (2001)

relative to surcharges on pay telephone use.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2001 and February 20, 2001. 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 March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2001. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar” on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. D'Allesandro Moves Reconsideration on Amendment”. On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2001, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 2001, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 23, 2001, 12:15 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p242
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 2:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 14 2:00 RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 20, 2001: Telecommunications Subcom Work Session Feb 20 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0199}(New Title); HC21, p340-341
  • March 8, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ23, p372 + 391
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means
  • May 23, 2001: Hearing; May 23, 2001, Room 103, SH, 12:15 p.m.; SC24
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Barnes Suspension of Rules for Report not in Calendar, 2/3 nec., MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1665}, AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. D'Allesandro Moves Reconsideration on Amendment {1665},(New Title), MA
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1665},(New Title), AF, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 7/11/2001 Chap: 0218

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