HB 694 (2007): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of tidal power generation under the Little Bay and General Sullivan Bridges, in Dover.

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HB 694 (2007)

establishing a commission to study the feasibility of tidal power generation under the Little Bay and General Sullivan Bridges, in Dover.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0717h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 18, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1740) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1740s, Rep Kaen” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 18, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0717h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1740} — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1740s, Rep Kaen — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0717h} for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0717h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0717h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0717h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 18, 2007: Hearing; May 18, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1740} [05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.16
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1740}, AA, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1740}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1740s, Rep Kaen, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 06/25/07; Chapter 0222

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