HB 1561 (2008): establishing an energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.

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HB 1561 (2008)

establishing an energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.

  • 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: 292

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 held work sessions on February 7, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0760h). The committee's amendment (0760h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. The committee's amendment (1571) was rejected on a voice vote on May 15, 2008. A floor amendment (1738), offered by Sen. Cilley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1738 NT (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2059) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2059) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 292 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 7, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 19, 2008, 3:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 3, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0760h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1738}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1738 NT (Rep Kaen) — 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 10:45 AM LOB 304
  • February 7, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/7/2008 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/19/2008 3:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008: Executive Session: 2/21/2008 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0760h for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0760h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0760h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0760h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1571} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.30
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1571} [Not Voted On]
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1571}, AF, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Cilley Floor Amendment{1738}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1738}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1738 NT (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2059 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2059}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 10/01/2008; Chapter 0292

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