SB 48 (2012): relative to state regulation of telephone service providers and clarifying the authority of the public utilities commission to regulate pole attachments.

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SB 48 (2012)

relative to state regulation of telephone service providers and clarifying the authority of the public utilities commission to regulate pole attachments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On February 16, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0200s). The committee's amendment (0200s) 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. It crossed to the House on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on March 20, 2012, April 17, 2012 and May 1, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2371e) was adopted on May 17, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2371e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2012, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2011, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
  • March 20, 2012, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 17, 2012, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 1, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • February 16, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0200s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 3, 2011: Hearing: 2/03/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC9
  • February 16, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 2/16/2011; SC11
  • February 16, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0200s, NT, 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 0200s, NT, AA, VV
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0200s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 13, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/13/2012 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/20/2012 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 17, 2012: Continued Public Hearing: 4/17/2012 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 1, 2012: Continued Public Hearing: 5/1/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304 ==Executive Session May Follow==
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • May 17, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2371e Adopted
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2371e Adopted
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2012: Enrolled (05/23/12)
  • June 11, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2012; Chapter 0177; Effective 08/10/2012

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