HB 1542-FN (2010): repealing nitrogen oxide emitting generation source requirements.

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HB 1542-FN (2010)

repealing nitrogen oxide emitting generation source requirements.

  • 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: 59

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 unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On January 27, 2010 the House voted to pass it 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, 16–0, 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 8, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 1:00 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 8, 2010, 8:55 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 27, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 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 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2010: Executive Session: 1/20/2010 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 27 CC (vote 14-0)
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass: 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 16-0; CC)
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • April 8, 2010: Hearing: April 8, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:55 a.m.; SC14
  • April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Chapter 0059
  • May 24, 2010: I. Section 1 Effective 06/17/2010
  • May 24, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 01/01/2014

Laws It Would Change

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