HB 1329 (2000): relative to the termination of residential electric or gas utility service, the public utility commission's rulemaking authority, energy performance contract requirements, and the establishment of a gas utility restructuring oversight committee.

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HB 1329 (2000)

relative to the termination of residential electric or gas utility service, the public utility commission's rulemaking authority, energy performance contract requirements, and the establishment of a gas utility restructuring oversight committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 13, 2000, January 20, 2000, February 3, 2000, February 9, 2000, February 16, 2000, February 22, 2000 and March 7, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2000. The committee held work sessions on March 16, 2000 and March 21, 2000. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–4. On March 30, 2000 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4446). On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm. Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4788) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 16, 2000, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on June 16, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • January 20, 2000, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 9, 2000, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 22, 2000, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2000, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 16, 2000, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2000, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 25, 2000, 3:10 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105-A
  • May 25, 2000, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • March 30, 2000, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm. Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ5, p95
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 11, 2000: Hearing Jan 11 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • January 13, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Jan 13 after 9:30 hearing RM304,LOB
  • January 20, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Jan 20 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Feb 3 after session RM304,LOB
  • February 9, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Feb 9 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Feb 16 (time permitting) RM304,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Feb 22 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 7, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Mar 7 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2000: Hearing on Prop Am Mar 15 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 16, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Mar 16 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Full Comm Work Session Mar 21 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 11-4;Reg)
  • March 21, 2000: Min Report OTP
  • March 21, 2000: Prop Maj Am{3890}(New Title); HC24, p724-725
  • March 30, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep Bradley Divided Question; Section 1, Adopted VV; Remainder Passed VV; HJ29, p963-965 + 971
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 25, 2000: Hearing April 25, Room 105-A SH, 3:10 p.m. SC23
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4446}, 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.9-10
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment, {4446}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, AA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1488
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. F. King Accede to House Request for C of C, MA, VV, 05/18/2000
  • May 19, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Arnold, Bradley, Bergeron & Lynde)
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Below, Fraser, F. King, 05/18/2000
  • May 25, 2000: Conf comm meeting May 25 1:00 RM206,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am & New Am {4636} ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted by nec 2/3; HJ48, p1538
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm. Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am{4788}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4788}(New Title), Adopted; HJ48, p1550-1551
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 16, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2000 Eff: 6/16/2000 Chap: 0276
  • July 7, 2000: Oversight Committee Members: Senator Trombly, Fraser, Cohen. (for Ch. 276)

Laws It Would Change

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