HB 203 (2019): relative to options in cable television franchise products.
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HB 203 (2019)
relative to options in cable television franchise products.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 17, 2019, January 29, 2019 and February 7, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Somssich (D - Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- January 29, 2019, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 7, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 13, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 7, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 17, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
- January 29, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/29/2019 10:40 am LOB 302
- February 7, 2019: Public Hearing: 02/07/2019 01:00 pm LOB 302
- February 13, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 302
- February 13, 2019: Executive Session: 02/13/2019 02:00 pm LOB 302
- March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/07/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 7, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/07/2019