HB 1047 (2024): relative to the effectiveness of state outreach to residents without computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device access.

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HB 1047 (2024)

relative to the effectiveness of state outreach to residents without computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device access.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2024, with 39 people signed in online: 37 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on January 9, 2024. The committee met in executive session on January 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0099h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0099h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2024, 9:15 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • April 2, 2024, 10:10 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100

Votes

  • February 1, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0099h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 8, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/08/2024 09:15 am LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 01/09/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Executive Session: 01/09/2024 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0099h (NT) 01/09/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2024: Amendment #2024-0099h (NT): AA VV 02/01/2024
  • February 1, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0099h: MA VV 02/01/2024
  • February 21, 2024: Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Commerce
  • April 2, 2024: Hearing: 04/02/2024, Room 100, SH, 10:10 am
  • May 2, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2024

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