HB 1186 (2008): reducing the membership of 2 legislative oversight committees.

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HB 1186 (2008)

reducing the membership of 2 legislative oversight committees.

  • 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: 27

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0312h). The committee's amendment (0312h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2008, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 1, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0312h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0312h for 2/6 CC (vote 12-0)
  • January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0312h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0312h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0312h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 1, 2008: Hearing; April 1, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 23, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2008; Effective 11/01/2008; Chapter 0027

Laws It Would Change

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