SB 73-FN (2010): requiring the state government to reduce energy use per square foot in state buildings, to develop an energy conservation plan, and to make an annual report on the state’s energy consumption.

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SB 73-FN (2010)

requiring the state government to reduce energy use per square foot in state buildings, to develop an energy conservation plan, and to make an annual report on the state’s energy consumption.

  • 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: 328

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held public hearings on February 19, 2009 and March 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 11, 2009 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0095s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 13, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 13, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0236s) was rejected on a voice vote on January 27, 2010. A floor amendment (0326s), offered by Sen. D'Allesandro, was adopted on a voice vote on January 27, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 27, 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 February 17, 2010 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee held a work session on March 30, 2010. The committee met in executive session on April 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (1339h) was adopted on a division vote 184–112 on April 21, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 176–125. On April 21, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2010 and May 3, 2010. The committee met in executive session on May 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 12, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 19, 2010 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2010 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. 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 328 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 5, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 30, 2010, 9:30 AM: work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • May 25, 2010, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2009, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0095s — voice vote, passed
  • January 27, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0326s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 184, nays 112, passed
  • April 21, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with AM #1339h(NT) — yeas 176, nays 125, passed
  • May 12, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, Senate: Nonconcur House Amendment 1339h; NT, Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • February 19, 2009: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC11
  • February 19, 2009: Hearing; February 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC11
  • February 19, 2009: Hearing; February 19, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • March 5, 2009: Hearing; March 5, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m; SC13
  • March 5, 2009: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [03/11/09]; SC14
  • March 11, 2009: Rereferred to Committee, MA,VV
  • January 7, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0095s, NT, 01/13/10; SC2 Pg.3
  • January 13, 2010: Committee Amendment 0095s, NT, AA, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0095s, MA, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Referred to Finance [Rule 26]
  • January 21, 2010: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment 0236s, 1/27/10; SC4 pg. 3
  • January 27, 2010: Committee Amendment 0236s, AF, VV
  • January 27, 2010: Sen. D'Allesandro Floor Amendment 0326s, AA, VV
  • January 27, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0326s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 27, 2010: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • February 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 23, 2010: Public Hearing: 3/23/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 30, 2010: Work Session: 3/30/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • March 31, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 3/31/2010 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 13, 2010: Executive Session: 4/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 14, 2010: Majority Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with AM #1339h(NT) for April 21 (Vote 13-4; RC); HC31, PG.1536
  • April 14, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1339h (New Title)
  • April 14, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 21, 2010: Amendment #1339h (New Title) Adopted, DIV 184-112
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass with AM #1339h(NT): MA DIV 176-125
  • April 21, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • April 29, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 4/29/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 3, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 5/3/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 4, 2010: Executive Session: 5/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 12 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Nonconcur House Amendment 1339h; NT, Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 19, 2010: President Appoints: Senators Merrill, Fuller Clark and Odell
  • May 19, 2010: House Accedes to Request for Comm of Conf (Rep Hess): MA VV
  • May 19, 2010: Speaker Appoints: Reps R.Read, Townsend, Pastor & F.Holden
  • May 25, 2010: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/25/2010 3:00 p.m., Room 103, State House
  • May 27, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2226, House Amendment, Filed
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report #2226 Adopted, VV
  • June 2, 2010: Conference Committee Report 2226; Adopted, 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 0328

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