HB 866 (2007): relative to the right-to-know law application to public utilities commission matters.

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HB 866 (2007)

relative to the right-to-know law application to public utilities commission matters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 154

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 18–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0847h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 4, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 4, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. On May 3, 2007 the Senate adopted “From ED&A to Public and Municipal Affairs” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 20, 2007, making it Chapter 154 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007, 9:03 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 15, 2007, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0847h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2007, Senate: From ED&A to Public and Municipal Affairs — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 11:30 AM LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2007 9:03 AM LOB 208
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 22, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0847h}NT for March 27 (vote 18-1;RC)
  • March 22, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 22, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0847h (New Title)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Palce on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Amendment {0847h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0847h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • May 3, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved HB 866 be Vacated
  • May 3, 2007: From ED&A to Public and Municipal Affairs, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2007: Hearing; May 15, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 06/18/07; Chapter 0154

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