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SB 5715 - 2021-22
Modifying the definition of broadband or broadband service.
Sponsors: Wellman, Sheldon, Randall, Wilson, C.
Bill History

2022 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 6
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 10
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (View Original Bill)
Jan 26
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 2
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
ENET - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 3
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 14
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 15
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 17
First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development.
Feb 22
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
CED - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 1
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Mar 3
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 8
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 8
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Mar 9
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Mar 30
Governor signed.
Chapter 237, 2022 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 6/9/2022.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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