It was just after velious launched and definitely affected hybrids only. It was specifically included in the January 9 2001 patch if you want to look up the archived patch notes. Here's the cut-and-pasted blurb from said notes:
- Melee attack timers will no longer be reset when a SK, Paladin, or
Ranger cast a spell. Previously these classes had to wait a full attack
delay after casting before they would attack via melee again.
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