HB 1370 (1994): allowing certain inclusions in a public utility's rate base.

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HB 1370 (1994)

allowing certain inclusions in a public utility's rate base.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 20, 1994 and February 10, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee held work sessions on February 16, 1994 and March 1, 1994. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 10, 1994. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cogswell (Carr 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM300,LOB :SCIENCE
  • February 16, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • March 1, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
  • April 5, 1994, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ7,P190
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 11, 1994: HEARING JAN11 10:45 RM300,LOB FOR:SCI, TECH & ENERGY
  • January 20, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN20 01:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • January 27, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB09 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIE
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 10:00 RM300,LOB :SCIENCE
  • February 15, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5108>(NEW TITLE); HC30,P897
  • February 16, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • March 1, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR01 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • March 10, 1994: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP L BERGERON; HJ34,P1065
  • March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1109 + 1111
  • March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P227
  • April 5, 1994: HEARING APR05 02:00 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT REF FOR STUDY MAY03
  • May 3, 1994: REFERRED TO INTERIM STUDY VV; SJ14,P346

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