HB 415-FN (2008): establishing a geothermal assessment project.

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HB 415-FN (2008)

establishing a geothermal assessment project.

  • 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: 19

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0257h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On March 6, 2007 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 14, 2007 and March 19, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on August 29, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2578h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2578h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 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 3, 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.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 20, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007, 3:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • August 29, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 3, 2008, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2578h — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 16, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2007 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0257h} for March 6 {Vote: 14-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0257h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0257h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 6, 2007: Referred to Finance
  • March 14, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/14/2007 3:00 PM LOB 212
  • March 19, 2007: Division I Work Session: 3/19/2007 10:30 AM LOB 209
  • March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I Subcommittee Work Session: 8/29/07 1:00 PM LOB 212
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 9/12/07 3:00 PM LOB 212
  • September 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 9/18/07 3:00 PM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Division I: 9/27/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Division I: 10/2/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 10/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Retained Bill - Division I: 10/4/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • September 11, 2007: Retained Bill - Division I: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 212
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill-Executive Session-Division I: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 210-212
  • October 31, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2578h for Jan 2 (vote 23-0; CC)
  • October 31, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2578h
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2578h Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2578h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC13
  • April 3, 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; Sec.2 Eff. 07/02/2011; Remainder Eff. 07/11/2008; Chap.0019

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