SB 768-FN (1994): relative to the utilization of electricity and natural gas for the generation of power to propel motor vehicles or mechanical contrivances on or over the ways.
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SB 768-FN (1994)
relative to the utilization of electricity and natural gas for the generation of power to propel motor vehicles or mechanical contrivances on or over the ways.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
- Chapter law: 299
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 1994, March 22, 1994 and April 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 1994, making it Chapter 299 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Disnard (SD8)
- Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
- Rep. Daigle (Hills 28)
- Rep. Callaghan (Straf 15)
- Rep. Peters (Hills 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB
- March 2, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- March 10, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- March 22, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
- April 12, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM300,LOB
Votes
- February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ1,P23
- January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 11:15 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
- February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4704>; SC7,P10
- February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P44-45 + 78
- February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCI, TECH & ENERGY; HJ26,P757
- February 15, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 11:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
- March 10, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR10 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
- March 22, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR22 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: ST&E
- April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 10:00 RM300,LOB FOR: SCI,TECH&EN
- April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
- April 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5946>; HC48,P1571
- April 19, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53,P1710-1711 + 1742
- May 11, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ16,P413
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P566
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
- June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 08/05/94* CHAP.0299