HB 578 (2001): relative to requirements for nonpublic utility providers of telephone services and competitive telecommunications providers, and relative to the information technology management advisory board.

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HB 578 (2001)

relative to requirements for nonpublic utility providers of telephone services and competitive telecommunications providers, and relative to the information technology management advisory board.

  • 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: 248

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 14, 2001. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2001. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee held work sessions on February 20, 2001, March 15, 2001, March 27, 2001 and April 10, 2001. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 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 April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 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 with changes (amendment 1544). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. A committee of conference met on June 20, 2001 and June 21, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. 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 13, 2001, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws. It took effect on September 11, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 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, 10:30 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
  • April 10, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 10, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 30, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
  • June 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB
  • June 21, 2001, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p251
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • February 14, 2001: Hearing Feb 14 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 14, 2001: Subcom Work Session Feb 14 2:00 RM304,LOB (Rep J Bradley)
  • February 20, 2001: Continued Hearing Feb 20 10:30 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
  • April 10, 2001: Telecom Subcom Work Session Apr 10 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Hearing on Prop Am Apr 10 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 10, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0810}(New Title); HC31, p818-819
  • April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1110-1111 + 1179
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 30, 2001: Hearing; May 30, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC24
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1544}, [06/12/01]; SC31, Pg.18
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1544}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Prescott Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA; HJ61, p1753
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Thomas, Sloan, Leach & Meader)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Roberge, Boyce, Below
  • June 20, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 20 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 21, 2001: Conf Comm Meeting June 21 3:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; (No Senate Am) House Am {1791}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 09/11/2001 Chap:0248

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