HB 1230-FN (2004): relative to abandoned deposits held by telephone utilities and relative to public interest payphones.

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HB 1230-FN (2004)

relative to abandoned deposits held by telephone utilities and relative to public interest payphones.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 132

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 14, 2004. The committee held work sessions on January 28, 2004 and February 10, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1180). The committee's amendment (1180) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1530) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 132 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 10, 2004, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • March 31, 2004, 9:05 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Jan 28 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 10, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Feb 10 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Thomas>
  • February 17, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 9-2;CC)
  • February 17, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0492}
  • March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Ways & Means
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing; March 31, 2004, Room 103, SH, 9:05 a.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1180} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.17
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1180}, AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1180}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Thomas MA VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1530}, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled Am{1530}, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/19/2004 Eff: 7/18/2004* Chap: 0132
  • May 19, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs. 3-5 take effect 7/1/2005

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