SB 503-FN-LOCAL (2004): establishing a commission to study the benefit of municipalities using bonds for construction, development, improvement, and acquisition of broadband facilities.

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SB 503-FN-LOCAL (2004)

establishing a commission to study the benefit of municipalities using bonds for construction, development, improvement, and acquisition of broadband facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0340). The committee's amendment (0340) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 15, 2004. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1564) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2004, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 4:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 2, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Economic Development
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing; January 20, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 4:15 p.m.; SC2
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 6, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0340},(New Title),[02/12/04]; SC6, Pg.11-12
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Amendment{0340},(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0340},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 11:30 RM301,LOB
  • March 30, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 30, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0938}
  • April 15, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Patten
  • April 15, 2004: Comm Am{0938}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Odell Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1564}, Adopted
  • May 13, 2004: (5/13/04) Enrolled
  • May 19, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1564}, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 21, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/04, Eff.06/01/04: Chapter 0192

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