HB 1554 (2010): allowing municipalities to establish energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

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HB 1554 (2010)

allowing municipalities to establish energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 215

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2010. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 2010 and February 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0951h) by a vote of 11–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (0951h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2010 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Kappler)” on a roll call 146–187. On March 18, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 180–155. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on April 29, 2010 and May 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1949s) was rejected on May 12, 2010. A floor amendment (2040s), offered by Sen. Houde, was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 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 #2040s (Rep Cooney)” on a roll call 168–123. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2010, making it Chapter 215 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 1, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 12, 2010, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 16, 2010, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 2, 2010, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 8, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 29, 2010, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • May 6, 2010, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 18, 2010, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP KAPPLER) — yeas 146, nays 187, failed
  • March 18, 2010, House: OTP/AM 0951H — yeas 180, nays 155, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2040s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 21, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/21/2010 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 1, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/1/2010 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/12/2010 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 17, 2010: Rules Suspension, Allow Rept Date Ext to Mar 11 (Reps Cooney & Patten): MAVV by Req 2/3; HJ18 PG1014
  • March 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 3/2/2010 10:30 AM LOB 301 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • March 4, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 8, 2010: Executive Session: 3/8/2010 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 11, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0951h for Mar 17 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • March 11, 2010: Proposed Majority Amendment #0951h
  • March 11, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • March 17, 2010: Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 18 Calendar, Without Objection
  • March 18, 2010: Amendment #0951h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2010: Lay on the Table (Rep Kappler): MF RC 146-187
  • March 18, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #0951h: MA RC 180-155
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 29, 2010: Hearing: April 29, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC17
  • April 29, 2010: Hearing: April 29, 2010, Room 103, 8:40 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2010: Hearing: May 6, 2010, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1949s, NT, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1949s, NT, Division 12Y-12N, AF
  • May 12, 2010: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment 2040s, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2040s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #2040s (Rep Cooney): MA RC 168-123
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/28/2010; Effective 08/27/2010; Chapter 0215

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