HB 174 (2005): relative to renewable energy transition service, extending a portion of the system benefits charge, and repealing laws relating to information provided to electric service consumers.
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HB 174 (2005)
relative to renewable energy transition service, extending a portion of the system benefits charge, and repealing laws relating to information provided to electric service consumers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
- Chapter law: 102
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 10, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 19, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2005, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Roy Maxfield (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
- May 10, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- May 19, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
- January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 10:00 RM304,LOB
- January 20, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Jan 26 (vote 17-0;CC)
- January 20, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0046}(New Title)
- January 26, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
- May 10, 2005: Hearing; May 10, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC19
- May 11, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/19/05]; SC20
- May 19, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 20, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 1, 2005: Enrolled
- June 2, 2005: Enrolled
- June 15, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2005 Eff: 6/15/2005 Chap: 0102