SB 342-FN (2004): relative to payment of utility assessments, relative to regulation of electric generation companies, and relative to violations of gas pipeline and liquefied petroleum gas system regulation.

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SB 342-FN (2004)

relative to payment of utility assessments, relative to regulation of electric generation companies, and relative to violations of gas pipeline and liquefied petroleum gas system regulation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 148

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on January 22, 2004 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 6, 2004, April 14, 2004 and April 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–1. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Odell. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2004, making it Chapter 148 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 14, 2004, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Economic Development
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 3:20 p.m.; SC2
  • January 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 22, 2004: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • March 25, 2004: Hearing Mar 25 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 6, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Apr 6 1:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 14, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Apr 14 2:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 20, 2004: Full Committee Work Session Apr 20 10:00 RM304,LOB
  • April 21, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 10-1;Reg)
  • April 21, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1245}(New Title)
  • April 29, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Sen. Odell Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/24/04 Eff. 01/01/05; Chapter 0148

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