BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 3003

HB 3003: Computer wires/fiber optics

Exempting computer wires and fiber optic cables from electrical wiring requirements.

Summary

  • Fiber optic cables are exempt from the electrical code. Repair, installation, or maintenance of structured communication cabling is exempted from electrical contractor licensing and electricians' certification requirements but is subject to installation standards and inspections.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 3003), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 1998
  5. Vetoedstopped here
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-15)
Introduced
January 27, 1998 in the House
Last action
April 2, 1998
Companion bill
SB 6673

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 12, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
60 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63302
Republican54300
How each member voted

Yea (60)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
27 Yea 20 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31910
Republican24101
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

March 10, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
24 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31901
Republican21203
How each member voted

Senate · Final Passage

March 10, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican24200
How each member voted
2 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · MOTION BY SENATOR FAIRELY TO ADJOURN - FAILED.

March 5, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
23 Yea 25 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23000
Republican02510
How each member voted

Senate · MOTION BY SENATOR SNYDER TO IMMEDIATELY RECONSIDER THE VOTE - FAILED.

March 10, 1998
Version voted on: EHB 3003
22 Yea 23 Nay 1 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican02312
How each member voted

History

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HB 3003 in other sessions

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