SB 488 (2004): establishing a committee to study the effects of electric utility restructuring on state dams and the alternatives for the operation and maintenance of state-owned dams.

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SB 488 (2004)

establishing a committee to study the effects of electric utility restructuring on state dams and the alternatives for the operation and maintenance of state-owned dams.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 121

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 February 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0344). The committee's amendment (0344) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 29, 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 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2004, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Economic Development
  • February 3, 2004: Hearing; February 3, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 3:20 p.m
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev + Science, Tech & En (Joint Comm)
  • February 6, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0344}; SC6, Pg.11
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Amendment{0344}, AA, VV
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0344}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Joint Hearing (with Science) Mar 24 10:00 RMs305-307,LOB
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 15 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 7, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1074}
  • April 15, 2004: Passed with Am
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Odell Moved to Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 6, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/2004 Eff: 05/17/2004 Chap: 0121

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