SB 451 (2008): authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.

SB 451 (2008)

authorizing rate recovery for electric public utilities investments in distributed energy resources.

• 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: 373

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (1072) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1101), 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 roll call 15–9 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 8, 2008. The committee held work sessions on April 10, 2008, April 22, 2008 and April 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2008 on a proposed non-germane amendment. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1727h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–1. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1727h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 206–39. 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 (2158) 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 (2158) 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 16, 2008, making it Chapter 373 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
• Sen. Kathleen Sgambati (D - SD4)
• Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
• Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
• Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18)
• Rep. James Garrity (R - Rock 6)
• Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21)
• Rep. Otto Grote (D - Rock 18)
• Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 19, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
• April 8, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
• April 10, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
• April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
• April 29, 2008, 10:00 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 — voice vote, passed
• March 20, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
• March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Barnes/Sen. Bragdon — yeas 15, nays 9, passed
• May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
• May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with AM #1727h (Rep Kaen) — yeas 206, nays 39, passed
• May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Am{1727} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 36