SB 554 (2020): establishing a committee to study state regulation of net neutrality.

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SB 554 (2020)

establishing a committee to study state regulation of net neutrality.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0491s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0491s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 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 February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2020, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Commerce, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0491s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Commerce
  • February 4, 2020: Hearing: 02/04/2020, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0491s , 02/13/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0491s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0491s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 25, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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