SB 434 (2008): relative to providers of electronic communication services and an extension for compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005.

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SB 434 (2008)

relative to providers of electronic communication services and an extension for compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (0763), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on February 21, 2008. A floor amendment (0774), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on February 21, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2008 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on March 25, 2008 and March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 1, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–5 to recommend that the House kill it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 206-208
  • April 1, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (0763s) Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (0774s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Devries — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0774}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC5
  • February 12, 2008: Hearing; February 12, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/21/08]; SC7
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to The End of Calendar
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{0763}(New Title) RC 10Y-14N, AF
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{0771}(New Title)
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Withdrew Floor Amendment{0771}(New Title)
  • February 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{0774}(New Title) RC 24Y-0N, AA
  • February 21, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0774}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 21, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 12, 2008: Introduced and referred to Science, Technology & Energy
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 27, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 3/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 206-208 (Orig LOB 304)
  • April 1, 2008: Executive Session: 4/1/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 3, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 16 Reg (vote 8-5)
  • April 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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