HCR 5 (2003): urging Congress to permit satellite television subscribers to select in-state broadcast signals.

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HCR 5 (2003)

urging Congress to permit satellite television subscribers to select in-state broadcast signals.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • April 23, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets Affs; HJ8, p112
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 10:30 RM306,LOB
  • January 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 6 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 6, 2003: Adopted
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Interstate Cooperation
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC19
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution

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