HB 61 (2009): relative to a definition of "sustainable energy."

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HB 61 (2009)

relative to a definition of "sustainable energy."

  • 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: 171

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2009 and February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0525h). The committee's amendment (0525h) 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 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 June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2009, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 11, 2009, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 3, 2009, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 23, 2009, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0525h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 11, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 2/11/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2009 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/19/2009 11:00 AM LOB 304 (Orig 1:00 PM)
  • March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • March 4, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0525h for Mar 11 CC (vote 14-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0525h
  • March 11, 2009: Amendment #0525h Adopted, VV
  • March 11, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0525h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 23, 2009: Hearing; April 23, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC19
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/03/09]; SC26
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 61 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2009; Effective 09/11/2009; Chapter 0171

Laws It Would Change

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