BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2423

HB 2423: Universal communications

Concerning the state universal communications services program.

Summary

Modifies eligibility and specifications for distributions under the Universal Communications Services program.
Removes the expiration date for the Universal Communications Services program.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2423), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to the state universal communications services program;

Passed February 13, 2018

Version voted on: SHB 2423

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	50	0	0	0
Republican	48	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 8, 2018By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2423)
Feb 15, 2018First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology. (SHB 2423)
Feb 13, 2018Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2423)
Feb 13, 2018Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2423)
Feb 13, 20181st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2423)
Feb 13, 20181st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 8, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2423)
Feb 8, 2018Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 6, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2423)
Feb 6, 2018APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Technology & Economic Development. (SHB 2423)
Feb 6, 2018Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 6, 2018APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Technology & Economic Development.
Jan 31, 2018Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2423)
Jan 31, 2018Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 30, 2018TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2423)
Jan 30, 2018TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 9, 2018First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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