HB 1251 (2010): relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.

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HB 1251 (2010)

relative to the sale and transfer procedures for shutdown emissions credits.

  • 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: 127

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0180h). The committee's amendment (0180h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 27, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 27, 2010 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2010, making it Chapter 127 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 20, 2010, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 15, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 2:45 PM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2010: Executive Session: 1/20/2010 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h for Jan 27 CC (vote 15-1)
  • January 20, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0180h
  • January 27, 2010: Amendment #0180h Adopted, VV
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0180h: MA VV
  • January 27, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010: Executive Session: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/17/10 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Necessary)
  • March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 24 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 15, 2010: Hearing: April 15, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 04/28/10
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/28/10
  • April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 12, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 9, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2010; Effective 06/09/2010; Chapter 0127

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