HB 203-FN (2006): establishing a commission on the use of radio frequency technology.

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HB 203-FN (2006)

establishing a commission on the use of radio frequency technology.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 165

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 7, 2005, September 14, 2005, September 27, 2005, October 12, 2005, October 26, 2005, November 3, 2005 and November 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2006. On January 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection”. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1608). The committee's amendment (1608) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1788), offered by Sen. Kenney, was adopted on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2006, making it Chapter 165 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • September 7, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • September 14, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • September 27, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM304,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • October 12, 2005, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • October 26, 2005, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep Francoeur>
  • November 3, 2005, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • November 8, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302/LOB
  • March 8, 2006, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • January 18, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 3, 2005: Hearing Feb 3 11:00 RM302,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Retained in Committee
  • September 7, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 7 1:00 RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • September 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 14 1:00 RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 27 1:00 RM304,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • October 12, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 12 1:30 RM302,LOB <Rep S Francoeur>
  • October 26, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 26 1:30 RM302,LOB <Rep Francoeur>
  • November 3, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 3 1:30 RM302,LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 1:00 RM302/LOB
  • November 30, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 19-0; CC)
  • November 30, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0132} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal req Rep Lund
  • January 4, 2006: Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection
  • January 18, 2006: AM {0132h} MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Passed with AM {0132h} MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 1, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 1, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC4
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m. ; SC6
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1608} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.6-9
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1608}, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Kenney Floor Amendment{1788}(New Title), Division 17Y-6N, AA
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1608}{1788}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House Concurs with Senate AM, Rep. Sheila Francoeur, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/24/06, Eff. date 5/24/06, Chapter 0165

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