HB 1451-FN-A (2002): implementing the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act and relative to the telecommunications equipment assistance program.

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HB 1451-FN-A (2002)

implementing the Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act and relative to the telecommunications equipment assistance program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Taxes - State
  • Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3383). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 11, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 2002, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Ways and Means, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and ref to Ways and Means; HJ20, p736
  • February 6, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 12, 2002: Hearing Feb 12 1:30 RM202,LOB
  • February 13, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 21 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2596}; HC15, p631-632
  • February 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ21, p846-847 + 884
  • March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Ways & Means [02/20/02]
  • March 27, 2002: Hearing; March 27,2002, Room 103, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC16A
  • April 10, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3383},(New Title) [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.58
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3383},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 11, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/18/02]; SC26A
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Alukonis MA 2/3VV; HJ38, p1448
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1490
  • May 16, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/16/2002 Eff: 7/1/2002 Chap: 0219

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