HB 1758 (2006): classifying bio-oil, bio synthetic gas, and biodiesel as renewable energy sources and relative to taxation of renewable generation facilities.

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HB 1758 (2006)

classifying bio-oil, bio synthetic gas, and biodiesel as renewable energy sources and relative to taxation of renewable generation facilities.

  • 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: 294

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 31, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2006 and February 16, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1009h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it (amendment 1892). The committee's amendment (1892) was adopted on a roll call 23–0 on May 4, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 4, 2006 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2196), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a roll call 19–4 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. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Rprt” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2006, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB **Time Change**
  • February 14, 2006, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • February 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304/LOB
  • April 18, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, RM304/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (1892s) Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Floor Amendment (2196s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Larsen — yeas 19, nays 4, 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. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Rprt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 1:00 RM304/LOB **Time Change**
  • February 14, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 14 11:00 RM304/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 16 10:30 RM304/LOB
  • February 17, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1009h} for March 7 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1009h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 18, 2006: Hearing; April 18, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC13
  • April 19, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass Amendment{1892}(New Title)[05/04/06]; SC16, Pg.31-33
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{1892}(New Title), RC 23Y-0N, AA
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{2141}[Not Voted On]
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Larsen Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{2141} Withdrawn
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{2196} RC 19Y-4N, AA
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1892}(New Title),{2196}, 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. Maxfield, Slocum, Kaen and Stohl
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Green, Latourneau, Burling
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 10:30, RM304/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2267}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2267}; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/15/06; I Section 5-9 Eff 4/1/06; II Rem Eff 8/14/06; Chapter 0294

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