HB 489 (2001): relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission and relative to transition and default service and the sale of generation assets by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.

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HB 489 (2001)

relative to the regulation of rural electric cooperatives by the public utilities commission and relative to transition and default service and the sale of generation assets by Public Service Company of New Hampshire.

  • 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: 29

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 13, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 8, 2001, March 15, 2001, March 22, 2001, March 26, 2001 and March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. The committee held work sessions on March 29, 2001 and March 30, 2001. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Eaton Motion to Suspend Rules for 3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 19, 2001 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 59–309. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1076) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2001, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on May 22, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, ; Mar 16 10:00 & Mar 20 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 26, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 27, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 30, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 17, 2001, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 5, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Sen. Eaton Motion to Suspend Rules for 3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Lay on Table — yeas 59, nays 309, failed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ18, p247
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 13, 2001: Hearing Feb 13 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 8, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 8 after session RM304,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Sessions Mar 15 1:00; Mar 16 10:00 & Mar 20 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 22, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 22 after session RM304,LOB
  • March 26, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 26 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 27 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 14-0;Reg)
  • March 28, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0512}(New Title); HC27, p597-599
  • March 29, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 29 after session RM304,LOB
  • March 30, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Mar 30 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 5, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ30, p732-734 + 741
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 17, 2001: Hearing; April 17, 2001, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC17
  • April 17, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/19/01; SC19
  • April 19, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Sen. Below Floor Amendment {0966},[New Title] AA, VV
  • April 19, 2001: Sen. Eaton Motion to Suspend Rules for 3rdg, 2/3 nec., MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 19, 2001: Rep J Bradley moved to Conc with Sen Am {0966}(New Title); Rep Wendelboe moved Lay on the Table, ML DIV(59-309); House Conc with Sen Am DIV(334-34); HJ40, p1201
  • May 3, 2001: Enrolled Am {1076}, Adopted; HJ47, p1417
  • May 3, 2001: Enrolled; HJ47, p1419
  • May 9, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1076}; Adopted
  • May 17, 2001: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 5/22/2001 Eff: 5/22/2001 Chap: 0029

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