HB 740 (2001): relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities.

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HB 740 (2001)

relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities.

  • 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: 193

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 15, 2001, March 22, 2001, March 26, 2001, March 27, 2001, March 29, 2001, March 30, 2001, April 3, 2001, April 5, 2001, April 10, 2001 and April 11, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3” on a voice vote. On May 3, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1604) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 5, 2001, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 1:00 PM: 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 3, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 10, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 11, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • May 22, 2001, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3 — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ20, p286
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 14, 2001: Hearing Mar 14 1:00 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 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 3, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Apr 3 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • April 5, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Apr 5 after session RM304,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Apr 10 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Elec Subcom Work Session Apr 11 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 19 (vote 14-0;Reg<II>)
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3, MA 2/3VV; Special Order to May 3; HJ43, p1295
  • May 3, 2001: Passed VV; HJ45, p1326-1327 + 1391
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 102, LOB, 1:20 p.m.; SC24
  • May 30, 2001: Committee Report Ought to Pass; [05/31/01]; SC27
  • May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1604}, Adopted
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled Am{1604}, Adopted; HJ61, p1758
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 7/5/2001* Chap: 0193
  • July 5, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter

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