SB 323 (2010): requiring the public utilities commission to study certain energy policy issues.

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SB 323 (2010)

requiring the public utilities commission to study certain energy policy issues.

  • 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: 335

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1013s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2010 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 March 24, 2010 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2010. The committee held work sessions on April 14, 2010, April 22, 2010 and April 29, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1705h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1705h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 199–105. On May 19, 2010 the Senate adopted “Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment 1705h” on a voice vote. 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 July 20, 2010, making it Chapter 335 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 14, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 22, 2010, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2010, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 4, 2010, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1013s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1705h — yeas 199, nays 105, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment 1705h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 11, 2010: Hearing: February 11, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 11, 2010: Hearing: === CANCELLED === February 11, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC5
  • February 18, 2010: Hearing: February 18, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC6
  • March 16, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1013s, NT, 3/24/10; SC12
  • March 24, 2010: Committee Amendment 1013s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1013s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 8, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/8/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 14, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/14/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 22, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/22/2010 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/29/2010 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1705h for May 12 (Vote 11-3; RC)
  • May 5, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #1705h
  • May 12, 2010: Amendment #1705h Adopted, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1705h: MA DIV 199-105
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Concurs with House Amendment 1705h, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2010: Signed by the Governor on 07/20/2010; Effective 07/20/2010; Chapter 0335

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