HB 707 (2001): establishing a 211 commission.

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HB 707 (2001)

establishing a 211 commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 258

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2001. The committee held work sessions on 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. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2001. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1583). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1652), offered by Sen. Gordon, was adopted on a voice vote on June 12, 2001, changing the text of the bill. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a roll call 21–3 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. 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 258 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, 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, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • June 20, 2001, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB
  • June 21, 2001, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • April 5, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen. Boyce/Sen. McCarley — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ19, p266
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 1:30 RM304,LOB
  • March 9, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 9 1:30 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{0428}; HC27, p610-611
  • April 5, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ30, p734 + 741
  • April 10, 2001: Telecom Subcom Work Session Apr 10 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing; May 8, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC21
  • June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1583}, [06/12/01]; SC32, Pg.22
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1583}, AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment {1652},(New Title), AA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: OT3rdg, RC 21Y-3N, MA
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Flanders Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Buckley MA; HJ61, p1753
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: J Bradley, Thomas, White & Lynde)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Gordon, Wheeler, Flanders
  • June 20, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 20 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 21, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 21 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {1781}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1794
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 7/13/2001 Chap:0258
  • July 18, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators Gordon, Wheeler, Below

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