SB 170 (2018): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure.

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SB 170 (2018)

relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 118

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 9, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On March 9, 2017 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2497s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2497s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2018 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 March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-1808e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 30, 2018, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 11, 2018: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • March 9, 2017, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2497s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 8, 2017: Hearing: 02/08/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:00 am
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Sen. Gray Moved to Rerefer, MA, VV; 03/09/2017
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2497s , 01/03/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Amendment #2017-2497s , AA, VV; 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-2497s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/03/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 02:15 PM LOB 301
  • April 11, 2018: Executive Session: 04/11/2018 LOB 301
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/19/2018 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-1808e : AA VV 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-1808e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/26/2018)
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/03/2018)
  • May 30, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/30/2018; Chapter 0118; Effective 05/30/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1180-LOCAL (2016): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of Internet service.

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