HB 1691 (2010): relative to the treatment of cable television as a protected utility service.
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HB 1691 (2010)
relative to the treatment of cable television as a protected utility service.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 18, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 140–129.
Sponsors
- Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2010, 11:30 AM: public hearing, LOB 208
- February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, LOB 208
Votes
- March 18, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 140, nays 129, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Late Drafting Approved by Rules Committee
- January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 11:30 AM LOB 208
- February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 18, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 17 (Vote 11-8; RC)
- February 18, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 17, 2010: Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 18, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 140-129
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 141 (2011): relative to protected utility services.