HB 47 (2005): regulating the use of computer spyware.

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HB 47 (2005)

regulating the use of computer spyware.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 238

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 19, 2005, January 20, 2005, January 27, 2005 and February 2, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1355). The committee's amendment (1355) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2005 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. A floor amendment (1854), offered by Sen. Boyce, was adopted on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1985) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 14, 2005, making it Chapter 238 of the session laws. It took effect on July 14, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 19, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Ross>
  • January 20, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Ross>
  • January 27, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Maxfield>
  • February 2, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB <Rep Maxfield>
  • May 4, 2005, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 12, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • January 12, 2005: Hearing Jan 12 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 19, 2005: Subcom Work Session Jan 19 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Ross>
  • January 20, 2005: Subcom Work Session Jan 20 9:30 RM304,LOB <Rep Ross>
  • January 27, 2005: Subcomittee Work Session Jan 27 10:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Maxfield>
  • January 27, 2005: Report due Early <f>
  • February 2, 2005: Subcomittee Work Session Feb 2 11:00 RM304,LOB <Rep Maxfield>
  • February 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • February 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0219}
  • February 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • April 27, 2005: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 27, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC14
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing; May 4, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC15
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1355} [05/12/05]; SC19, Pg.4
  • May 12, 2005: Committee Amendment{1355}, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1355}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • June 3, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/09/05]; SC23
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass
  • June 9, 2005: Sen. Boyce Floor Amendment{1854} Division 14Y-10N, AA
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1854}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Ross MA VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1985}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Am{1985}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 14, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/14/2005 Eff: 7/14/2005 Chap: 238

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