SB 140 (2007): relative to transmission upgrades, the process for siting renewable generation facilities, and the study of demand response programs and distributed generation.

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SB 140 (2007)

relative to transmission upgrades, the process for siting renewable generation facilities, and the study of demand response programs and distributed generation.

  • 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: 364

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on March 20, 2007 and March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1146) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1249), offered by Sen. Burling, was rejected on a roll call 8–16 on April 12, 2007. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on May 3, 2007 and May 8, 2007. The committee held work sessions on May 8, 2007, May 10, 2007, May 15, 2007 and May 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 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 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1939h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 237–83. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1939}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2007, making it Chapter 364 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 27, 2007, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 3, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 8, 2007: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304 Following Public Hearing
  • May 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 10, 2007, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 15, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (1249s) Sen. Letourneau/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1146}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1939h — yeas 237, nays 83, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1939} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 6, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC9
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; March 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC10
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1146}(New Title) [04/12/07]; SC15, Pg.13-14
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology & Energy (4/11/07)
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Amendment(1146)(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 12, 2007: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1249}(2nd New Title) RC 8Y-16N, AF
  • April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1146}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/3/2007 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • May 8, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 5/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 8, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/8/2007 LOB 304 Following Public Hearing
  • May 10, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/10/2007 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 15, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/15/2007 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 22, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 5/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 30, 2007: Majority Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1939h} for June 6(vote 10-6;RC); HC43, pg.1547
  • May 30, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #1939h
  • May 30, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Special Order to Regular Place on Calendar for June 7: Without Objection
  • June 7, 2007: Amendment {1939h} Adopted, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1939h: MA DIV 237-83
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment{1939}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/07; Eff. Date 07/17/07, Chapter 0364

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