HB 1399-FN-A (2004): establishing the telecommunications planning and development fund.

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HB 1399-FN-A (2004)

establishing the telecommunications planning and development fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 185

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 20, 2004. 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 5, 2004 the House voted to pass it, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2004. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2004 and March 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 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 1101). The committee's amendment (1101) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2004, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 11, 2004, 9:15 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 11, 2004, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM209,LOB
  • March 4, 2004, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM209,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 3:40 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • September 4, 2003: Report due 1/29/2004 <f>
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing Jan 20 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Feb 5 (vote 11-0;CC)
  • February 5, 2004: Passed and ref to Finance
  • February 11, 2004: Fin Hearing Feb 11 9:15 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 11, 2004: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 11 3:00 RM209,LOB
  • March 4, 2004: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Mar 4 3:00 RM209,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP for Mar 17 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2004: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 3:40 p.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1101} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.23
  • April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1101}, AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1101}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26 ]
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/06/04]; SC18
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Am, Rep Thomas MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2004 Eff: 6/1/2004* Chap: 0185
  • June 1, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates; Sec. 4 eff. 7/1/2008

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