HB 189 (2009): enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

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HB 189 (2009)

enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 275

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2009, February 17, 2009 and February 19, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0407h). The committee's amendment (0407h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1553s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 3, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1553s (Rep Cooney)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2080) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 29, 2009, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 17, 2009, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 19, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 23, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0407h — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1553s) — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1553s (Rep Cooney) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 301 (Continued 2/5/09 2:00 PM LOB 301 if Needed)
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 2:30 PM LOB 301 (Continued from 2/5/09)
  • February 19, 2009: Executive Session: 2/19/2009 1:00 PM LOB 301 (Continued from 2/17/09)
  • February 20, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0407h for Mar 11 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 20, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0407h
  • March 11, 2009: Amendment #0407h Adopted, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0407h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 23, 2009: Hearing; April 23, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC20
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1553s} [05/13/09]; SC23 Pg.10-11
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Committee Amendment (1553s), AA, VV
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment (1553s), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 20, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1553s (Rep Cooney): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2080 Adopted
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2080 Adopted
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 29, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/29/2009; Effective Date 09/27/2009; Chapter 0275

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