HB 155 (2013): relative to the use of open source software by state agencies; including the department of information technology in the uniform electronic transactions act; and repealing the information practices act.

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HB 155 (2013)

relative to the use of open source software by state agencies; including the department of information technology in the uniform electronic transactions act; and repealing the information practices act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0065h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0065h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2013 the bill was referred to the Finance committee, and the referral was declined under House Rule 46(f). It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1146s). The committee's amendment (1146s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-1308s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 13–11 on April 18, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 29, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1146s and #1308s (Rep Weber)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2013, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2013, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • January 29, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 20, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0065h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment (1308s) — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1146s, 1308s — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1146s and #1308s (Rep Weber) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 15, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/15/2013 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • January 29, 2013: Executive Session: 1/29/2013 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • January 30, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0065h for Feb 6 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • January 30, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0065h
  • February 6, 2013: Amendment #0065h: AA VV
  • February 6, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0065h: MA VV
  • February 6, 2013: Referred to Finance
  • February 6, 2013: Declination of Referral Under House Rule 46(f) (Rep Wallner)
  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Executive Dept. & Admin
  • March 20, 2013: Hearing: 3/20/13, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 8, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1146s, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Committee Amendment 1146s, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2013-1308s, RC 13Y-11N, AA
  • April 18, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1146s, 1308s MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1146s and #1308s (Rep Weber): MA VV; HJ45, PG.1509
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1652
  • June 25, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Effective 06/25/2013; Chapter 0118

Laws It Would Change

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