HB 1221 (2004): relative to the universal service fund.

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HB 1221 (2004)

relative to the universal service fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 129

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The committee held work sessions on January 28, 2004 and February 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 11, 2004. On March 11, 2004 the House adopted “Special Order to Mar 17, without objection”. On March 18, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1100). On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1100) was rejected on a voice vote on April 29, 2004. A floor amendment (1420), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2004, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 4, 2004, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • April 6, 2004, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 18, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Jan 28 11:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 4, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Feb 4 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0455}(New Title)
  • March 11, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep McElroy
  • March 11, 2004: Special Order to Mar 17, without objection
  • March 18, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 30, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Economic Development [03/17/04]
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1100} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.10
  • April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1100} [ Not Voted On]
  • April 15, 2004: Sen. Below Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{1100}, AF, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1420},(2nd New Title), AA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1420},(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Thomas MA VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/19/2004 Eff: 5/19/2004 Chap: 0129

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