HB 1690 (2006): relative to renewable energy.

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HB 1690 (2006)

relative to renewable energy.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2006. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1763). The committee's amendment (1763) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. The committee's amendment (1763) was rejected on a voice vote on April 20, 2006. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1931), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2159). The committee's amendment (2159) was adopted on a roll call 21–2 on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 20–3 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2210), offered by Sen. Morse, was adopted on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 and May 19, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • January 31, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 19, 2006, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM210-211/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (2159s) Sen. Gallus/Sen. Green — yeas 21, nays 2, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Bragdon/Sen. Barnes — yeas 20, nays 3, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and refer to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 10:00 RM304/LOB
  • January 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 31 9:00 RM304/LOB
  • January 31, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 15 (vote 18-1; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC11
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1763}(New Title) [04/20/06]; SC15, Pg.39-40
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1763}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1931}
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Burling Withdrew Floor Amendment{1931}
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Odell Reconsideration On Committee Amendment{1763}, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1763}, AF, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Odell Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1931}, AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1931}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 2, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2159}[05/04/06]; SC17-B, Pg.2
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2159}, RC 21Y-2N, AA
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2159} RC 20Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Barnes Moved Reconsideration MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Morse Floor Amendment{2210}(New Title), Division 12Y-9N, AA
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments {2159},{2210}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conf, Rep. Ross, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. King, O'Neil, Ross and Bouchard
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Morse Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Morse, Burling
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 **TIME CHANGE** 4:00, RM304/LOB
  • May 17, 2006: Recessed Committe of Conference Meeting May 17 4:30 RM304/LOB
  • May 19, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting May 19 10:00 RM210-211/LOB
  • May 26, 2006: Conference Committee; Not Signed Off

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