HB 418-FN (2012): relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards.

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HB 418-FN (2012)

relative to the use of open source software and open data formats by state agencies and relative to the adoption of a statewide information policy regarding open government data standards.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee held work sessions on February 24, 2011 and March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0733h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0733h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On May 4, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 8, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0009s). The committee's amendment (0009s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 1, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM (Rep C.Mcguire)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 15, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 12, 2012, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2011, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 24, 2011, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011, 4:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • April 21, 2011, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • September 8, 2011, 10:00 AM: work session, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0733h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0009s — voice vote, passed
  • February 1, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM (Rep C.Mcguire) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 11:30 AM LOB 306
  • February 16, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/16/2011 LOB 306 1:30 PM or 45 minutes following House session
  • February 24, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/24/2011 3:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 2, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/2/2011 2:00 PM or 45 mins after House session LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2011 4:45 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 10, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0733h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 11-2; RC)
  • March 10, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0733h (New Title)
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0733h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0733h(NT): MA VV
  • March 30, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 21, 2011: Hearing: 4/21/11, Room 100, State House, 9:15 a.m.; SC20
  • April 28, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 5/4/11; SC22
  • May 4, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • September 8, 2011: Work Session on Re-referred Bill: 9/8/11, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC36
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0009s, 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 0009s, AA, VV
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0009s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 1, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM (Rep C.Mcguire): MA VV
  • February 8, 2012: Enrolled
  • February 15, 2012: Enrolled
  • March 12, 2012: Signed by the Governor 03/12/2012; Effective 05/11/2012; Chapter 0005

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