HB 395 (2009): requiring electric utilities to offer renewable energy source options, allowing the public utilities commission to make contingent grants and loans from the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund, and relative to using the electricity distribution charge to fund conservation and load management.

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HB 395 (2009)

requiring electric utilities to offer renewable energy source options, allowing the public utilities commission to make contingent grants and loans from the greenhouse gas emissions reduction fund, and relative to using the electricity distribution charge to fund conservation and load management.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 236

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2009. The committee held work sessions on March 12, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0873h). The committee's amendment (0873h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On June 3, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The committee's amendment (1558s) was rejected on a voice vote on June 3, 2009. A floor amendment (1922s), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1922s(NT) & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Kaen)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 15, 2009 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 236 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 17, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 19, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 30, 2009, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB
  • June 15, 2009, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0873h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1922s}, (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1922s(NT) & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Kaen) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304 (Orig 11:00 AM)
  • March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/17/2009 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • March 19, 2009: Executive Session: 3/19/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • March 19, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0873h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 19-0)
  • March 19, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0873h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0873h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0873h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room, LOB 102, 9:10 a.m.; SC21
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1558s}(New Title) [05/13/09]; SC23 Pg.19-22
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1558s} [Not Voted On]
  • May 13, 2009: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Committee Amendment {1558s}, (New Title), AF, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment {1922s}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1922s}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1922s(NT) & Requests Comm of Conf (Rep Kaen): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Speaker Appoints: Reps Kaen, S.Harvey, Remick, and Borden
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
  • June 10, 2009: President Appoints: Senators Fuller Clark, Lasky and Bradley
  • June 15, 2009: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/15/2009 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • June 18, 2009: Conference Committee Report (2146); Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report (2146); Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report #2146 Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/16/2009; Chapter 0236
  • July 20, 2009: I. Section 1 Effective 11/13/2009
  • July 20, 2009: II. Remainder Effective 07/16/2009

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