HB 1247 (2008): relative to revolving accounts for public, educational, and governmental access to cable.

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HB 1247 (2008)

relative to revolving accounts for public, educational, and governmental access to cable.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 68

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 68 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 7, 2008, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 8, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 1:15 PM LOB 301
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 8, 2008: Hearing; April 8, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC13
  • April 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0068

Laws It Would Change

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