GOOD SAM COMPUTER PROGRAM
Summary
Creates the Good Samaritan Computer Program Act and amends the State Finance Act. Directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to solicit voluntary contributions for the purpose of assisting low-income individuals and families in purchasing computers. Creates the Good Samaritan Computer Program Trust Fund, and provides that contributions under the Good Samaritan Computer Program Act shall be deposited into the fund. Provides that subject to appropriations, DCEO may use moneys in the fund to assist low-income individuals and families to purchase computers. Requires DCEO to make an annual report on the use and effectiveness of the fund. Effective January 1, 2006.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2005
Last action Apr 13, 2005
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
16
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Apr 11, 2005
House · Introduced
Motion Filed Rep. Constance A. Howard; Table House Bill 2466 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)
Feb 25, 2005
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Computer Technology Committee; 007-000-000
Feb 18, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Computer Technology Committee
Feb 17, 2005
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Constance A. Howard
DDemocratic
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