HB 1270 (2010): relative to balancing amounts expended from the renewable energy fund.

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HB 1270 (2010)

relative to balancing amounts expended from the renewable energy fund.

  • 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: 254

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 21, 2010. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2010. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0682h). The committee's amendment (0682h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1952s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1952s(NT) (Rep Kaen)” on a roll call 172–118. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2139) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 6, 2010, making it Chapter 254 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 28, 2010, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 2, 2010, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 15, 2010, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0682h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1952s, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 21, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/21/2010 1:30 PM LOB 304
  • January 28, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 1/28/2010 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 2, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 2/2/2010 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 9, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 11, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/11/2010 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 16, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0682h (NT) for Mar 3 CC (Vote 14-0)
  • February 17, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0682h (New Title)
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0682h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0682h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 15, 2010: Hearing: April 15, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1952s, NT, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to the end of the Calendar
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1952s, NT, 5/12/10
  • May 12, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 5/13/10
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1952s, NT, 5/13/10
  • May 13, 2010: Committee Amendment 1952s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1952s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1952s(NT) (Rep Kaen): MA RC 172-118
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2139 Adopted
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2139 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 6, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/06/2010; Effective 07/06/2010; Chapter 0254

Laws It Would Change

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