HB 402 (1999): establishing a committee to study methods to promote the use of renewable energy sources.

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HB 402 (1999)

establishing a committee to study methods to promote the use of renewable energy sources.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 17, 1999 and March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1999, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Rm304,LOB
  • February 17, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm304,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Rm304,LOB
  • April 27, 1999, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105A

Votes

  • May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p267
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • February 11, 1999: Hearing Feb 11 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • February 17, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 17 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 10 10:30 Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 24, 1999: Prop Comm am{0319}(New Title); HC31, p662
  • March 30, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ36, p754 + 756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 27, 1999: Hearing, 4/27/99, Room 105A, SH , 3:45 p.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/6/99
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 6, 1999: Enrolled
  • May 13, 1999: Enrolled; HJ51, p1294
  • May 21, 1999: Signed by Governor on 5/21/1999 Eff: 7/20/1999 Chap: 0047
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Russman, Below, F. King, Fraser, Cohen

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