HB 129-FN-LOCAL (2005): establishing a high performance school incentive and relative to the use of system benefits charge funds for school building projects that promote indoor air quality or energy efficiency.

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HB 129-FN-LOCAL (2005)

establishing a high performance school incentive and relative to the use of system benefits charge funds for school building projects that promote indoor air quality or energy efficiency.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Education
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General
  • Chapter law: 228

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2005. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1456). The committee's amendment (1456) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1624), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1920) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Education, RM207,LOB
  • April 12, 2005, 8:35 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Education
  • January 20, 2005: Hearing Jan 20 10:30 RM207,LOB
  • February 17, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 11-3;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:35 a.m.; SC14
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1456}(New Title) [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.7
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1456}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1624}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1456}(New Title),{1624}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Ams, Rep S L'Heureux MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1920} Adopted
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1920}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 9/9/2005 Chap: 0228

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