SB 445-FN (2022): relative to the broadband matching grant initiative.

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SB 445-FN (2022)

relative to the broadband matching grant initiative.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1263s). The committee's amendment (2022-1263s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2022 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 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2022. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1537h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1537h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Daniels. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Umberger. On May 26, 2022 the House adopted the conference report (2022-2041c) on a voice vote. On May 26, 2022 the Senate adopted the conference report (2022-2041c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2022, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2022, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
  • April 13, 2022, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 13, 2022, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 26, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 17, 2022, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1263s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1537h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Finance
  • February 1, 2022: Hearing: 02/01/2022, Room 103, SH, 01:10 pm
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1263s , 03/31/2022; SC 13A
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1263s , AA, VV; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1263s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Finance
  • April 13, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/13/2022 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • April 13, 2022: Division I Work Session: 04/13/2022 03:00 pm LOB 212
  • April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/26/2022 09:00 am LOB 210-211
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1537h (Vote 19-1; RC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1537h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1537h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Daniels Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: President Appoints: Senators Hennessey, Bradley, Kahn; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Umberger): MA VV 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Emerick, G. Griffin, Mooney, Leishman 05/12/2022
  • May 17, 2022: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/17/2022, 01:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2022: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/17/2022, 01:00 pm, Room 100, SH
  • May 19, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2041c Filed 05/17/2022; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report 2022-2041c: Adopted, VV 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2041c , Adopted, VV; 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 24, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2022; Chapter 0280; Effective 06/24/2022

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