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CS/CS/HB 1649: Telecommunications

GENERAL BILL by Littlefield ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Culp ; Murzin

Telecommunications; provides that state laws governing business & consumer protection be applied to communications activities that are not regulated by commission; requires that broadband service & voice-over-Internet protocol be free of state regulation, except as specifically provided; provides that evidence of damage caused by tropical storm system constitutes compelling showing of changed circumstances to justify change in rates, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/2005 except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/6/2005 House - Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1322 (Ch. 2005-132)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    3/8/2005 House • Filed; Introduced -HJ 00146
    3/21/2005 House • Referred to Utilities & Telecommunications (CC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); Commerce Council -HJ 00253
    3/29/2005 House • On Committee agenda-- Utilities & Telecommunications (CC), 03/31/05, 3:00 pm, 404-H
    3/31/2005 House • Favorable with CS amendment by Utilities & Telecommunications (CC); YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 00460
    4/6/2005 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 6.3(b)
    4/7/2005 House • Now in Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC) -HJ 00460
    4/13/2005 House • On Committee agenda-- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC), 04/15/05, 1:00 pm, Reed Hall
    4/15/2005 House • Favorable by Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FC); YEAS 13 NAYS 1 -HJ 00563; Now in Commerce Council -HJ 00563
    4/19/2005 House • On Council agenda-- Commerce Council, 04/21/05, 9:15 am, Morris Hall
    4/21/2005 House • Favorable with CS amendment by- Commerce Council; YEAS 9 NAYS 1 -HJ 00727
    4/26/2005 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 6.3(b); Placed on Calendar -HJ 00727
    4/29/2005 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 01035; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01035; Ordered engrossed -HJ 01036
    5/2/2005 House • Read third time -HJ 01140; Passed as amended; YEAS 109 NAYS 2 -HJ 01140
    5/2/2005 Senate • In Messages; Received, referred to Communications and Public Utilities; Commerce and Consumer Services; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00815
    5/4/2005 Senate • Withdrawn from Communications and Public Utilities; Commerce and Consumer Services; Government Efficiency Appropriations; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 01040; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 2232 -SJ 01040; Read second time -SJ 01040; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01040; Read third time -SJ 01050; Passed as amended; YEAS 34 NAYS 6 -SJ 01050
    5/4/2005 House • In returning messages
    5/6/2005 House • Died in returning Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1322 (Ch. 2005-132)

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  • CS/CS/HB 1649, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/29/2005 at 8:15 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 2068 (c3) Telecommunications Constantine Similar Last Action: 5/6/2005 S Placed on Special Order Calendar; Died on Calendar, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1322 (Ch. 2005-132)
    Location:
    S 1322 (e2) Communications and Public Utilities Compare Last Action: 6/2/2005 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2005-132
    Location:
    S 2232 (e1) Public Service Commission Constantine Compare Last Action: 5/4/2005 S Read third time -SJ 01039; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 01040; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01040; Substituted HB 1649 (Died in House returning Messages) -SJ 01040; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 1322 (Ch. 2005-132)
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (9)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    641956 - Amendment
    		Fasano 5/3/2005
    8:14 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    674902 - Amendment
    		Fasano 5/3/2005
    8:15 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    042576 - Amendment
    		Fasano 5/3/2005
    8:15 AM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    232496 - Amendment
    		Argenziano 5/3/2005
    1:35 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    651114 - Amendment
    		Argenziano 5/3/2005
    1:35 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    852180 - Amendment
    		Argenziano 5/3/2005
    1:36 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    375246 - Amendment
    		Argenziano 5/3/2005
    1:36 PM     		Senate: Withdrawn
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    385652 - Amendment
    		Constantine 5/4/2005
    4:36 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 524956 - Amendment to Amendment (385652)
    		Fasano 5/4/2005
    5:45 PM     		Senate: Failed
    5/4/2005     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    5/2/2005 4:10 PM House 109 Yeas - 2 Nays
    5/4/2005 6:36 PM Senate 34 Yeas - 6 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    196.012 Definitions.
    199.183 Taxpayers exempt from annual and nonrecurring taxes.
    212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions.
    290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.
    350.0605 Former commissioners and employees; representation of clients before commission.
    364.01 Powers of commission, legislative intent.
    364.011
    364.012
    364.013
    364.02 Definitions.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.335 Application for certificate.
    364.336 Regulatory assessment fees.
    364.502 Video programming; capacity for public use.
    364.602 Definitions.
    489.103 Exemptions.

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  • CS/CS/HB 1649, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/26/2005 at 4:34 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    770537 - Amendment
    		Littlefield 4/27/2005
    5:46 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    864037 - Amendment
    		Littlefield 4/27/2005
    5:46 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    036333 - Amendment
    		Littlefield 4/29/2005
    7:33 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    196.012 Definitions.
    199.183 Taxpayers exempt from annual and nonrecurring taxes.
    212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions.
    290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.
    350.0605 Former commissioners and employees; representation of clients before commission.
    364.01 Powers of commission, legislative intent.
    364.011
    364.012
    364.013
    364.02 Definitions.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.335 Application for certificate.
    364.336 Regulatory assessment fees.
    364.502 Video programming; capacity for public use.
    364.602 Definitions.
    489.103 Exemptions.

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  • CS/HB 1649, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/6/2005 at 4:23 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    196.012 Definitions.
    199.183 Taxpayers exempt from annual and nonrecurring taxes.
    212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions.
    290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.
    350.0605 Former commissioners and employees; representation of clients before commission.
    364.01 Powers of commission, legislative intent.
    364.011
    364.012
    364.013
    364.02 Definitions.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.335 Application for certificate.
    364.336 Regulatory assessment fees.
    364.502 Video programming; capacity for public use.
    364.602 Definitions.
    489.103 Exemptions.

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  • HB 1649, Original Filed Version Posted 3/8/2005 at 11:35 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Commerce Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Utilities & Telecommunications Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Utilities & Telecommunications Committee (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    196.012 Definitions.
    199.183 Taxpayers exempt from annual and nonrecurring taxes.
    212.08 Sales, rental, use, consumption, distribution, and storage tax; specified exemptions.
    290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.
    350.0605 Former commissioners and employees; representation of clients before commission.
    364.01 Powers of commission, legislative intent.
    364.011
    364.012
    364.013
    364.02 Definitions.
    364.0361 Local government authority; nondiscriminatory exercise.
    364.051 Price regulation.
    364.10 Undue advantage to person or locality prohibited; Lifeline service.
    364.335 Application for certificate.
    364.336 Regulatory assessment fees.
    364.502 Video programming; capacity for public use.
    364.602 Definitions.
    489.103 Exemptions.

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