HB 1242 (2010): relative to broadband infrastructure.

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HB 1242 (2010)

relative to broadband infrastructure.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. On January 6, 2010 the House adopted “Vacated from Municipal and County Government” on a voice vote. On January 6, 2010 the House adopted “Referred to Science, Technology and Energy” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2010, February 4, 2010 and February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for March 17 by a vote of 14–1. On March 17, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2010, April 13, 2010, April 20, 2010, April 27, 2010, April 28, 2010, June 3, 2010, June 10, 2010, September 7, 2010, September 16, 2010 and October 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 27, 2010, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 20, 2010, 12:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 27, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 301
  • April 28, 2010, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • June 3, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • June 10, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 7, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 16, 2010, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 12, 2010, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 301
  • October 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • January 6, 2010, House: Vacated from Municipal and County Government — voice vote, passed
  • January 6, 2010, House: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 6, 2010: Vacated from Municipal and County Government: MA VV
  • January 6, 2010: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy: MA VV
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 27, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 1/27/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 4, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/11/2010 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 18, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for March 17 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • March 17, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Science, Technology & Energy for Interim Study
  • April 6, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session, Planning Meeting: 4/6/2010 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 13, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session, Presentation: 4/13/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 20, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 4/20/2010 12:30 PM LOB 304
  • April 27, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 4/27/2010 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • April 28, 2010: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 4/28/2010 1:30 PM LOB 304
  • June 3, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/3/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • June 10, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/10/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • September 7, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/7/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • September 16, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/16/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 12, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2010 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 13-0)

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