HB 1508 (2024): requiring fiber optic communications service providers to prioritize service restoration for public safety and public health organizations.

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HB 1508 (2024)

requiring fiber optic communications service providers to prioritize service restoration for public safety and public health organizations.

Status: Referred for interim study
Term: 2023-2024
House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
Subject: Energy and Utilities

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 29, 2024, with 7 people signed in online: 3 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2024. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 7, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
February 6, 2024, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
February 6, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
October 7, 2024, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
October 7, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

February 15, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
January 29, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/29/2024 10:30 am LOB 302-304
February 6, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 02/06/2024 09:00 am LOB 302-304
February 6, 2024: Executive Session: 02/06/2024 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
February 6, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/06/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
February 15, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/15/2024
October 7, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/07/2024 11:00 am LOB 302-304
October 7, 2024: Executive Session: 10/07/2024 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)

Laws It Would Change

RSA 362