HB 873-FN-LOCAL (2007): establishing minimum renewable standards for energy portfolios.

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HB 873-FN-LOCAL (2007)

establishing minimum renewable standards for energy portfolios.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 26

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 8, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2007, March 14, 2007 and March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 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 (0857h) 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 253–37. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1371) was adopted on May 2, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1371) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Representative's Hall
  • March 12, 2007, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007, 12:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 15, 2007, 2:00 PM: 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
  • April 17, 2007, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 100

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 Amendments #0857h and #1033h — yeas 253, nays 37, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Fuller Clark/Sen. Hassan — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 9:00 AM Representative's Hall
  • March 12, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2007 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 12:45 PM LOB 304
  • March 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/15/2007 2:00 PM 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 {0857h} for March 27 (vote 14-1; RC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0857h
  • 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 {0857h} Adopted, VV
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep Harvey) Floor Amendment {1033h}: AA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0857h and #1033h: MA DIV 253-37
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 100, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC16
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 2, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1371} Adopted
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1371}, Adopted, VV
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/11/07; Sec. 1-5 Eff. 07/10/07; Remainder Eff. 05/11/07; Chapter 0026

Laws It Would Change

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