HB 55 (2009): relative to energy facility siting construction and operation.

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HB 55 (2009)

relative to energy facility siting construction and operation.

  • 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: 65

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2009 and February 3, 2009. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0319h). The committee's amendment (0319h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 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 Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 65 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 12, 2009, 2:15 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 23, 2009, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 21, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/21/2009 1:45 PM LOB 304
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing On Proposed Amendment: 2/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 4, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 5, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 2/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 2:15 PM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h (NT) for Mar 4 CC (vote 15-0)
  • February 19, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0319h (New Title)
  • March 4, 2009: Amendment #0319h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0319h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 23, 2009: Hearing; April 23, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC19
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 08/08/2009; Chapter 0065

Laws It Would Change

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