HB 403 (2001): relative to the effective date of special contracts for telephone utilities.
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HB 403 (2001)
relative to the effective date of special contracts for telephone utilities.
- 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: 76
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, 15–0, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2001, making it Chapter 76 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2001, 1:00 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 10, 2001, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
Votes
- May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p244
- January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001
- February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 1:00 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 15-0;CC)
- February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0202}; HC1, p342
- March 8, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ23, p372-373 + 391
- March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- May 10, 2001: Hearing; May 10, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:40 p.m.; SC21
- May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
- May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
- June 7, 2001: Enrolled
- June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 08/18/2001 Chap: 0076