HB 1296 (2012): relative to net energy metering.

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HB 1296 (2012)

relative to net energy metering.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 59

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 and February 15, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2012, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 29, 2012, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/20/2012 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304 =RECESSED=
  • February 15, 2012: Continued Executive Session: 2/15/2012 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 22 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 29, 2012: Hearing: 3/29/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/18/12; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 25, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/14/2012; Effective 07/13/2012; Chapter 0059

Laws It Would Change

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