SB 116-FN (1997): relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission.

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SB 116-FN (1997)

relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee held a work session on April 23, 1997. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 1997 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On May 20, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. F. King (SD1)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)
  • Sen. Rubens (SD5)
  • Rep. Thomas (Belk 3)
  • Rep. G. Chandler (Carr 1)
  • Rep. Lovett (Graf 6)
  • Rep. D. White (Hills 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM 104, LOB
  • March 26, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 9, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 23, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 29, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 29, 1997, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ2, P33
  • January 23, 1997: //CANCELLED/HEARING FEB 7 10:00 RM 104, LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 6, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB 6 03:00 RM 104, LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS &
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FEB13 (VOTE: 5-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ5, P70 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • March 27, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR01 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 31, 1997: *RESCHED SUBCOM WORK SESS APR09 09:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 23, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR23 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 29, 1997: EXEC SESSION APR29 09:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 29, 1997: HEARING ON PROP AM APR29 09:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 15, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 17-0)
  • May 15, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1277>; HC62,P1784-1785
  • May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ66,P1948-1949 + 1952
  • May 28, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE MA, SEN J KING MA VV; SJ21,P415
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0035E>, AA VV; HJ73,P2073
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED AM<0035E>, AM ADOPTED; SJ23(2),P584
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P622
  • June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
  • June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0229

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 520-FN-LOCAL (1996): relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission.

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