SB 259 (2008): establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.

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SB 259 (2008)

establishing state appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.

  • 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: 310

The Story

It was introduced on March 8, 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 send it back to committee. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On January 17, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On January 23, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (0006) 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 work sessions on April 8, 2008 and April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1337h). The committee's amendment (1337h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 204–107. 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 310 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 3, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 25, 2008, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 8, 2008, 2:15 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 12, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 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 Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1337h — yeas 204, nays 107, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1337} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 3, 2007: Hearing; April 3, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/12/07]; SC15
  • April 12, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 3, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0006} [01/17/08]; SC1, Pg.18-24
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{0006} [Not Voted On]
  • January 17, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{0006}, AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment, 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 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • April 8, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/8/2008 2:15 PM LOB 304
  • April 15, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1337h for April 30 Reg (vote 8-3)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1337h
  • April 30, 2008: Amendment #1337h Adopted, VV
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1337h: MA DIV 204-107
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Concur with House Amendment{1337}, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0310

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