SB 383 (2008): establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.

SB 383 (2008)

establishing a commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.

• 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: 348

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on February 19, 2008 and March 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1071) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 11–13, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. A floor amendment (1087), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 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 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1787h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1787h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1848h) was adopted on a division vote 211–26 on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 207–37. 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. An enrolled bill amendment (2155) 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 (2155) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008, making it Chapter 348 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
• Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 19, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
• March 7, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, SH 103
• April 1, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
• April 10, 2008, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
• May 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

• March 20, 2008, Senate: Laid on Table, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
• March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1071}{1087} — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
• May 15, 2008, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 211, nays 26, passed
• May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AMs #1787h and #1848h — yeas 207, nays 37, passed
• May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1787}{1848} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 162-H:4
• RSA 162-H:2

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 36