HB 167 (2001): relative to the authority of the consumer advocate.

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HB 167 (2001)

relative to the authority of the consumer advocate.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2001. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 22, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 28, 2001, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 1, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 12, 2001, 1:10 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 15, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ15, p171
  • January 9, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2001
  • January 16, 2001: Hearing Jan 16 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 1, 2001: Pub Util Subcom Work Session Feb 1 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 7, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Feb 15 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • February 15, 2001: Passed; HJ19, p275 + 284
  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • March 6, 2001: Hearing; March 6, 2001, Room 102, LOB, 1:10 p.m.; SC9; === CANCELLED ===
  • March 12, 2001: Hearing March 12, 2001, Room 102, LOB, 1:10 p.m.; SC11
  • March 14, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 03/15/01; SC13
  • March 15, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg MA, VV
  • March 15, 2001: Enrolled; Adopted
  • March 22, 2001: Enrolled; HJ26, p498
  • March 28, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 3/28/2001 Eff: 5/27/2001 Chap: 0004

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