SB 334 (2010): establishing a committee to study methods of encouraging the installation and use of small scale renewable energy resources by homeowners and businesses and relative to investments in photovoltaic renewable energy projects.

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SB 334 (2010)

establishing a committee to study methods of encouraging the installation and use of small scale renewable energy resources by homeowners and businesses and relative to investments in photovoltaic renewable energy projects.

Status: Killed
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on February 11, 2010 and March 4, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1111s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1162s), offered by Sen. DeVries, 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 public hearings on April 15, 2010 and April 20, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 20, 2010 and April 28, 2010. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1687h), by a vote of 12–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 5, 2010 the House failed “Special Order to Next Week (Rep F.Holden)” on a division vote 78–261. On May 5, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 300–46.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
March 4, 2010, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
April 15, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
April 20, 2010, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
April 20, 2010, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
April 28, 2010: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy

Votes

March 24, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1111s, NT, 1162s — voice vote, passed
May 5, 2010, House: Special Order to Next Week (Rep F.Holden) — yeas 78, nays 261, failed
May 5, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 300, nays 46, 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.; SC6
February 11, 2010: Hearing: February 11, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
March 4, 2010: Hearing: March 4, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC7
March 18, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1111s, NT, 3/24/10; SC12
March 24, 2010: Committee Amendment 1111s, NT, AA, VV
March 24, 2010: Sen. DeVries Floor Amendment 1162s, AA, VV
March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1111s, NT, 1162s MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 24, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
April 15, 2010: Public Hearing: 4/15/2010 1:00 PM LOB 302-304
April 20, 2010: Continued Public Hearing: 4/20/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
April 20, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 4/20/2010 9:45 AM LOB 304
April 20, 2010: Executive Session: 4/20/2010 11:00 AM LOB 304
April 28, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 4/28/2010 LOB 304 12:00 PM or During Session Lunch Break
April 29, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 5 (Vote 12-4; RC)
April 29, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1687h
April 29, 2010: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #1687h
May 5, 2010: Special Order to Next Week (Rep F.Holden): MF DIV 78-261
May 5, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 300-46

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HB 559 (2011): establishing a committee to study methods of encouraging the installation and use of small scale renewable energy resources by homeowners and businesses and authorizing the development of a solar photovoltaic renewable energy project in Manchester.