HB 477 (2021): establishing consumer protections regarding Internet service provider outages and download speeds.

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HB 477 (2021)

establishing consumer protections regarding Internet service provider outages and download speeds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 and March 3, 2021. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • March 3, 2021, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 17, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/17/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99607943571 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95215897452
  • March 3, 2021: Executive Session: 03/03/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98917516497 (if necessary)
  • March 12, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021

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