HJR 8 (1999): urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change the structure of the New England Independent System Operator (ISO).

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HJR 8 (1999)

urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to change the structure of the New England Independent System Operator (ISO).

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 188

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 March 3, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 24, 1999, March 30, 1999, April 20, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 23, 1999 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1797) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • March 30, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • May 11, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, Rm304,LOB
  • June 9, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p277
  • February 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/11/1999 due on
  • March 3, 1999: Hearing Mar 3 1:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 24 11:00 Rm304,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 20 11:30 Rm304,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Subcom work session May 11 10:00 Rm304,LOB
  • May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1176}(New Title); HC49, p1219
  • May 13, 1999: Adopted with Am; HJ51, p1331-1332 + 1372
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 23, 1999: 6/23/1999 Enrolled Amendment {1797}, adopted; HJ74, p1987-1988
  • June 24, 1999: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1797}, AA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ75, p1991
  • June 29, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Chap. 0188

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