HB 1314 (2014): establishing a committee to study implementation of a public interest standard for a telecommunication utility merger, consolidation, reorganization, or sale by the public utilities commission.

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HB 1314 (2014)

establishing a committee to study implementation of a public interest standard for a telecommunication utility merger, consolidation, reorganization, or sale by the public utilities commission.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0893h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0893h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2014, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 5, 2014, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 23, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0893h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 28, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 3/4/2014 1:15 PM LOB 304
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 2:15 PM LOB 304 ===CANCELLED===
  • March 5, 2014: Executive Session: 3/05/2014 12:00 PM (OR DURING SESSION RECESS) LOB 304
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0893h (Vote 10-1; RC)
  • March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0893h (New Title)
  • March 25, 2014: Amendment #2014-0893h AA VV
  • March 25, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0893h MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 23, 2014: Hearing: 4/23/14, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC15
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

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