SB 159-FN (2009): relative to broadband technology planning and development.

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SB 159-FN (2009)

relative to broadband technology planning and development.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0426s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 18, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1370h). The committee's amendment (1370h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment(1370h)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1804) was adopted on May 20, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1804) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 21, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0426s} — voice vote, passed
  • March 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1370h — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment(1370h) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 19, 2009: Hearing; February 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • February 20, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0426s} [3/4/09]; SC13
  • March 4, 2009: Committee Amendment (0426s), AA,VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0426s}, MA, VV, Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy [3/11/09]
  • March 12, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/18/09]; SC15
  • March 18, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 18, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/21/2009 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1370h for May 6 CC (vote 15-1)
  • April 29, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1370h
  • May 6, 2009: Amendment #1370h Adopted, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1370h: MA VV
  • May 20, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment(1370h), MA, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1804 Adopted
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1804 Adopted
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2009; Effective 07/13/2009; Chapter 0197

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