HB 1470 (2000): relative to divestiture of electric utility assets.

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HB 1470 (2000)

relative to divestiture of electric utility assets.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

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 and February 16, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On February 24, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Commmittee Report Inexpedient to Legislate” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2000, 2:00 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 16, 2000, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 28, 2000, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105A

Votes

  • February 24, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Commmittee Report Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ5, p100
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999 due Early f
  • January 11, 2000: Hearing Jan 11 2:00 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 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 16, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 24 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • February 16, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3507}; HC17, p466-467
  • February 24, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ19, p555-556 + 563
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • March 28, 2000: Hearing March 28, Room 105A, SH, 3:15 p.m., SC18, Pg.23
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Commmittee Report Inexpedient to Legislate; MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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