SB 222 (2023): relative to the definition of broadband infrastructure as a revenue-producing facility eligible for municipal revenue bonds.

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SB 222 (2023)

relative to the definition of broadband infrastructure as a revenue-producing facility eligible for municipal revenue bonds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 9, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/16/2023, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 16, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/30/2023, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 30, 2023 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2023-1241s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 30, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2023 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 April 6, 2023 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on September 26, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 20, 2023, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, failed
  • March 30, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1241s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 14, 2023: Hearing: 02/14/2023, Room 103, LOB, 09:00 am
  • March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Special Order to 03/16/2023, Without Objection, MA; 03/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Special Order to 03/30/2023, Without Objection, MA; 03/16/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Rereferred to Committee, MF, VV; 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2023-1241s , AA, VV; 03/30/2023
  • March 30, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1241s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2023
  • April 6, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 04/06/2023 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 20, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/20/2023 11:30 am LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023: Executive Session: 05/10/2023 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/10/2023 (Vote 18-2; CC)
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • July 28, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2023; Chapter 0173; Effective 09/26/2023

Laws It Would Change

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