SB 177 (2008): relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.

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SB 177 (2008)

relative to orders of reparation by the public utilities commission and penalties against public utilities.

  • 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: 309

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0237) was rejected on a voice vote on April 12, 2007. On April 12, 2007 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 2, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. On January 23, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. The committee's amendment (2499) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0190), offered by Sen. Reynolds, was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 27, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1142h). The committee's amendment (1142h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 309 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 3, 2007, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 27, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 8, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 2, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2499}(New Title), {0190} — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1142h — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1142} — 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, 2:30 p.m.; SC7
  • March 6, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 6, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC9
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; March 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 P.m
  • March 20, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 20, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 P.m.; SC10
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC13
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0237} [04/12/07]; SC15, Pg. 16
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Amendment(0237), AF, VV
  • April 12, 2007: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Ought to Pass, MF, VV
  • April 12, 2007: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
  • December 20, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2499}(New Title)[01/02/08]; SC49, Pg.8
  • January 2, 2008: Committee Amendment{2499}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • January 2, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Sen. Cilley Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{2499}(New Title), AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Sen. Reynolds Floor Amendment{0190}, AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{2499}(New Title), {0190}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 27, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/27/2008 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 8, 2008: Executive Session: 4/8/2008 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1142h for April 23 Reg (vote 8-3)
  • April 10, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1142h
  • April 23, 2008: Amendment #1142h Adopted, VV
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1142h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendment{1142}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 08/31/08, Chapter 0309

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