HB 768 (2007): relative to voluntary registration with the Eastern Climate Registry.
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HB 768 (2007)
relative to voluntary registration with the Eastern Climate Registry.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 226
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 March 12, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0778h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 208–57. 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 (1731) 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 #1731s, 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 226 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas Fargo (D - Straf 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 12, 2007, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- March 15, 2007, 9:30 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, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0778h — yeas 208, nays 57, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1731} — voice vote, passed
- June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1731s, Rep Kaen — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
- March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 10:15 AM LOB 304
- March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/2007 9:30 AM LOB 304
- March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 9:30 AM LOB 304
- March 20, 2007: Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0778h} for March 27 (vote 12-5; RC)
- March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0778h
- March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
- April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV Necessary 2/3
- April 4, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
- April 5, 2007: Amendment {0778h} Adopted, VV
- April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0778h: MA DIV 208-57, Necessary 2/3
- April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- May 18, 2007: Hearing; May 18, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC18
- May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1731} [05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.17
- May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1731}, AA, VV
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1731}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1731s, 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 08/24/07; Chapter 0226