SB 127 (1993): requiring that certain electric utility savings as a result of debt refinancings using tax-exempt pollution control revenue bonds be used for investment in energy conservation and efficiency.

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SB 127 (1993)

requiring that certain electric utility savings as a result of debt refinancings using tax-exempt pollution control revenue bonds be used for investment in energy conservation and efficiency.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 263

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 17, 1993 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 1993. The committee held a work session on April 7, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 9–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 18, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 263 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Below (Graf 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
  • March 30, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • April 7, 1993, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • February 17, 1993, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2,P29
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 01:15 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 16, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB17
  • February 16, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1573>; SC13,P20-21
  • February 17, 1993: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN FRASER MA VV; SJ6,P83-84
  • February 18, 1993: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN HOLLINGWORTH MA VV; COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P132 + 134
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ36,P854
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 30, 1993: HEARING MAR30 10:30 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • April 7, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR07 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
  • April 13, 1993: 8 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 4/22); HJ56,P1352
  • April 15, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR22 (VOTE 9-0;CC)
  • April 16, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2330>; HC55,P1342
  • April 22, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ61,P1505-1506 + 1525
  • April 22, 1993: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, REP KURK; HJ61,P1526>
  • May 18, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ18,P370
  • June 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ22,P488
  • June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1986
  • June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 06/15/93 CHAP.0263

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