HB 402 (2001): relative to the establishment of a state universal service fund.

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HB 402 (2001)

relative to the establishment of a state universal service fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 220

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 20, 2001, March 15, 2001 and March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 30, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1741) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 11, 2001, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 27, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 5, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2001, House: REP WENDELBOE: RECONSIDERATION — yeas 50, nays 319, failed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p243
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 20, 2001: Telecommunications Subcom Work Session Feb 20 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Telecommunications Subcom Work Session Mar 15 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Telecom Subcom Work Session Mar 27 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 28, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0532}; HC27, p594-595
  • April 5, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ30, p730-732 + 740
  • April 5, 2001: Notice of Reconsideration, Rep Wendelboe; HC32, p875
  • April 10, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Telecom Subcom Work Session Apr 10 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 18, 2001: Rep Wendelboe moved to Reconsider, ML RC(50-319); HJ39, p1068-1070
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 30, 2001: Hearing; May 30, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:10 p.m.; SC24
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1741}, Adopted
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am {1741} Adopted VV; HJ61, p1763
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001 Chap: 0220

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