HB 361 (2007): relative to certain laws governing public utilities and the proposed acquisition of certain assets and franchises of Verizon by FairPoint.

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HB 361 (2007)

relative to certain laws governing public utilities and the proposed acquisition of certain assets and franchises of Verizon by FairPoint.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 25

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2007. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0538h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1295) was rejected on a voice vote on April 26, 2007. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1389) was adopted on May 2, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1389) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 21, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 9, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 17, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/21/2007 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment: 3/6/2007 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 9, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/9/2007 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 15, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0538h}NT for March 21 (vote 15-0; RC)
  • March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0538h (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Amendment {0538h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment: MA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development[See Perm Journal]
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 100, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC16
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1295} [04/26/07]; SC17, Pg.4
  • April 26, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order To End of Calendar
  • April 26, 2007: Committee Amendment{1295}, AF, VV
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1389} Adopted
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1389}, Adopted, VV
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/11/07; Eff. Date 05/11/07; Chapter 0025

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