HB 238 (2017): establishing a committee to study broadband access to the Internet.

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HB 238 (2017)

establishing a committee to study broadband access to the Internet.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 163

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0013h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 16, 2017 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 166–167. On February 16, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 174–162. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 238 to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2017-1540s), offered by Sen. Kahn, was adopted on a voice vote on April 27, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 27, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 238 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection”, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. A floor amendment (2017-1571s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on April 27, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 27, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 1, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1540s and 1571s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Barry. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2017, making it Chapter 163 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 31, 2017, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 5, 2017, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 16, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 166, nays 167, failed
  • February 16, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 174, nays 162, passed
  • April 27, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1540s and 2017-1571s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2017, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1540s and 1571s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 12, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/12/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 24, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 24, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 02:45 PM LOB 304
  • February 6, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0013h [^]
  • February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 16, 2017: Special Order to 2/16/2017 Without Objection
  • February 16, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 166-167 02/16/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA RC 174-162 02/16/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 5, 2017: Hearing: 04/05/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 am
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Special Order HB 238 to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/27/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Sen. Kahn Floor Amendment #2017-1540s , AA, VV; 04/27/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Special Order HB 238 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA; 04/27/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-1571s , AA, VV; 04/27/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2017-1540s and 2017-1571s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/27/2017
  • June 1, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1540s and 1571s (Rep. Barry): MA VV 06/01/2017
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/08/2017)
  • June 8, 2017: Enrolled 06/08/2017
  • June 28, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/28/2017; Chapter 163; eff 06/28/17

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