SB 187-FN (1993): relative to public utility ratemaking.

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SB 187-FN (1993)

relative to public utility ratemaking.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it 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 23, 1993. The committee held a work session on March 30, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–1, 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 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)
  • Rep. S. Packard (Rock 29)
  • Rep. McKinney (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 23, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB

Votes

  • February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2,P33
  • February 17, 1993: HEARING FEB17 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP FEB18
  • February 18, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ7,P112 + 134
  • March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ36,P855
  • March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
  • March 23, 1993: HEARING MAR23 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • March 30, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR30 (AFTER HRG ON SB239) RM300,LOB SCI
  • 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 8-1;CC)
  • April 16, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2106>; HC55,P1346
  • April 22, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ61,P1506 + 1525
  • May 18, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ18,P371
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ84,P1941
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P486
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 08/08/93 CHAP.0223

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