HB 1756 (2006): relative to alternative regulation of small incumbent local exchange carriers.

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HB 1756 (2006)

relative to alternative regulation of small incumbent local exchange carriers.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
Subject: Energy and Utilities
Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 2006, February 14, 2006 and February 16, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0989h), and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0989h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws. It took effect on July 21, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 31, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
February 8, 2006, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
February 14, 2006, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
February 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
March 28, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

March 9, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 10:00 RM304/LOB
February 8, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 8 10:00 RM304/LOB
February 14, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 14 10:00 RM304/LOB
February 16, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 16 10:30 RM304/LOB
February 17, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {0989h} for March 8 (vote 11-5; RC)
February 17, 2006: Min Rprt: ref Interim Study
March 9, 2006: Maj AM {0989h}, AA, VV
March 9, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
March 28, 2006: Hearing; March 28, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:30 p.m
April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC16
May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 11, 2006: Enrolled
May 15, 2006: Enrolled
May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 7/21/06, Chapter 0154

Laws It Would Change

RSA 374:3-b