HB 109-FN (2003): relative to telemarketing practices.

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HB 109-FN (2003)

relative to telemarketing practices.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2003. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2003 and February 19, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 23–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 17, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1537). The committee's amendment (1537) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gatsas Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 19, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • May 7, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
  • June 12, 2003, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Gatsas Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ7, p99
  • January 10, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/7/2003 due Early <f>
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 11:30 RM304,LOB
  • January 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 29 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: (Elec Subcom: Reps Hatch, Introne, Arnold, Beaton, M Harrington, Poulin, Ross, Slocum & Thomas)
  • February 19, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0373}(New Title); HC20, p456-458
  • March 12, 2003: Passed with Am and ref to Finance; HJ23, p550-552
  • March 21, 2003: Fin DivI Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 21 9:00 RM209,LOB <Rep Stone>
  • March 31, 2003: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 10 (Vote 23-0;CC)
  • March 31, 2003: Prop Fin Comm Am{1054}; HC31, p1030
  • April 10, 2003: Passed with Fin Am
  • April 17, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Interstate Cooperation
  • May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1537}, (New Title), [05/15/03]; SC22, Pg.5-7
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Amendment{1537}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1537}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3drg
  • May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, rep Maxfield MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Thomas, Maxfield, Hunt & Coes)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 6, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Gatsas, Johnson, Estabrook
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 2:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report [Not Signed Off]

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