HB 91 (2003): relative to the telecommunications planning and development initiative and advisory committee.
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HB 91 (2003)
relative to the telecommunications planning and development initiative and advisory committee.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 7
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 a work session on January 23, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 7 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 31) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- January 23, 2003, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- March 25, 2003, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ7, p99 +(See Perm Journal)
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 11:00 RM304,LOB
- January 23, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 23 2:00 RM304,LOB
- January 23, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 30 (Vote 11-1;CC)
- January 23, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0053}(New Title); HC10, p151
- January 30, 2003: Passed with Am
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
- March 25, 2003: Hearing; March 25, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC15
- March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
- April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Enrolled
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 6/21/2003* Chap: 0007
- April 22, 2003: *Multiple effective dates, Sec. 3 eff. 9/1/2008