SCR 5 (2008): urging that federal, state, and local governments work with broadcasters and consumer groups to inform New Hampshire residents of the 2009 digital broadcast conversion.

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SCR 5 (2008)

urging that federal, state, and local governments work with broadcasters and consumer groups to inform New Hampshire residents of the 2009 digital broadcast conversion.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • 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 recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 26, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • January 17, 2008: Hearing; January 22, Room 102, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC3
  • January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/31/08]; SC4
  • January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 31, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to State Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • March 26, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/26/2008 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008: Executive Session: 4/2/2008 9:30 AM LOB 303
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 16 CC (vote 10-1)
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV

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