HB 318 (1999): relative to recovery of costs in utility proceedings and relative to the appointment of public utilities commissioners.

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HB 318 (1999)

relative to recovery of costs in utility proceedings and relative to the appointment of public utilities commissioners.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 131

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 1999 and March 24, 1999. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 18–1. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 25, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 1999, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • May 25, 1999, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 14, 1999, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p188
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • February 3, 1999: Hearing Feb 03 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 10:30 Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 11:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 18-1;Reg#1)
  • March 31, 1999: Min Report ITL
  • March 31, 1999: Prop Maj Comm Am{0511}(New Title); HC35, p730-731
  • April 14, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ40, p936-937 + 947
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring Executive Departments and Administation
  • May 25, 1999: Hearing, 5/25/99, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 11, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/11/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap.0131

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