SB 85 (2009): relative to the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.

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SB 85 (2009)

relative to the commission to develop a plan for the expansion of transmission capacity in the north country.

  • 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: 248

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1203s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1294s), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on April 8, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 8, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 9, 2009 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2009. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 6, 2009. The committee met in executive session on May 13, 2009 and May 26, 2009. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1842h). The committee's amendment (1842h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1842h}” on a voice vote. 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 16, 2009, making it Chapter 248 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 26, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 21, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 307
  • May 6, 2009: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • May 13, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 26, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 8, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1203s} (New Title) {1294s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1842h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1842h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 26, 2009: Hearing; March 26, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC14
  • April 2, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1203s} (New Title) [04/08/09]; SC18, Pgs.11-12
  • April 8, 2009: Committee Amendment {1203s} (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment {1294s}, AA, VV
  • April 8, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1203s} (New Title) {1294s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 8, 2009: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 9, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/21/2009 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/29/2009 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 5, 2009: Executive Session: 5/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 6, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2009 LOB 304 3:30 PM or Immediately After Session
  • May 13, 2009: Executive Session: 5/13/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 26, 2009: Executive Session: 5/26/2009 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 26, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1842h for June 3 RC (vote 12-2)
  • May 26, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1842h
  • June 3, 2009: Amendment #1842h Adopted, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1842h: MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment {1842h}, MA, VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 07/16/2009; Chapter 0248

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