HB 1447 (2002): establishing a committee to study methods of supporting the continued operation of wood-fired electrical generating facilities.

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HB 1447 (2002)

establishing a committee to study methods of supporting the continued operation of wood-fired electrical generating facilities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 19, 2002 and February 20, 2002. On February 21, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–2. On March 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3319). On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2002, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws. It took effect on May 3, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 20, 2002, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 5, 2002, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • April 9, 2002, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 21, 2002, House: Susp Rules for deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2002: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En; HJ14, p579
  • January 31, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2002 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • February 12, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 12 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 19 10:30 RM304,LOB
  • February 19, 2002: Full Comm Work Session Feb 19 after 10:30 Hearing RM304,LOB
  • February 20, 2002: Full Comm Work Session Feb 20 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 21, 2002: Reps Scanlan and Burling Susp Rules for deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ21, p826
  • March 5, 2002: Full Comm Work Session Mar 5 1:00 RM304,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • March 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Mar 21 (vote 10-2;Reg)
  • March 21, 2002: Passed VV; HJ28, p1131 + 1137
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Energy & Economic Development
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; April 9, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC21
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3319}, [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.18
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3319}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep J Bradley MA VV; HJ34, p1347
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
  • May 3, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2002 Eff: 5/3/2002 Chap: 0104

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