HB 1578-FN (2020): requiring Internet service providers to reimburse customers for interruptions in service.
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HB 1578-FN (2020)
requiring Internet service providers to reimburse customers for interruptions in service.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2020, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 7, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 18, 2020, 4:31 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 22, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 02:30 pm LOB 302
- February 7, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2020 10:00 am LOB 302
- February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 04:31 pm LOB 302
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020