HB 1583-FN (2008): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

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HB 1583-FN (2008)

requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. On January 2, 2008 the bill was referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 30, 2008, February 5, 2008, February 6, 2008 and February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0772h). On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0772h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 17–7.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 30, 2008: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 6, 2008: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 14, 2008, 12:45 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 14, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 14, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0772h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Interim Study, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 2, 2008: Vacated from State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 2, 2008: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • January 30, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 1/30/2008 LOB 304 2:30 PM (or immediately following session)
  • February 5, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 6, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/6/2008 LOB 304 2:30 PM (or immediately following session)
  • February 12, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/14/2008 12:45 PM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0772h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-3)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0772h
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Amendment #0772h Adopted, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0772h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 14, 2008: Hearing; April 14, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Referred to Interim Study RC 17Y-7N, MA

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