HB 337-FN (2001): relative to the administration of the public utilities commission, establishing the position of executive director of the public utilities commission, and relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.

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HB 337-FN (2001)

relative to the administration of the public utilities commission, establishing the position of executive director of the public utilities commission, and relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 237

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 240–112, then referred it on to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1554). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2001, making it Chapter 237 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM 100, St House
  • May 10, 2001, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104
  • June 19, 2001, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 8, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 240, nays 112, passed
  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2001, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p241
  • January 30, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/30/2001 due Early <e/f>
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Pub Util Subcom Work Session Feb 21 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 21, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 8 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • February 21, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0217}; HC21, p340
  • March 8, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to ED&A, MA DIV(240-112); HJ23, p382-383
  • March 8, 2001: ED&A Hearing Mar 15 1:30 RM 100, St House
  • March 29, 2001: ED&A Maj Report OTP for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 5, 2001: Passed; HJ30, p682 + 740
  • April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 10, 2001: Hearing; May 10, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 8, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1554},(New Title), [06/12/01]; SC31, Pg.18-19
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1554},(New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Prescott Accede to Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep J Bradley MA VV; HJ55, p1675
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: J Bradley, Kaen, Dyer & Anderson)
  • June 14, 2001: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, Flanders, D'Allesandro
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 19 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am {1703}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 7/01/2001 Chap:0237

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 175-FN (2002): relative to the position of assistant commissioner of the department of corrections.

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