HB 1501-FN (1996): requiring the public utilities commission to study certain costs passed on to ratepayers.

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HB 1501-FN (1996)

requiring the public utilities commission to study certain costs passed on to ratepayers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
  • Rep. W. McCarthy (Hills 41)
  • Rep. Pelletier (Straf 12)
  • Rep. Grassie (Straf 19)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 6, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ4,P137
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 02:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 6, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB06 09:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ30,P1090

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