HB 311-FN (2012): relative to solar renewable energy.

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HB 311-FN (2012)

relative to solar renewable energy.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on February 1, 2011 and March 1, 2011. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 26, 2011, September 13, 2011 and October 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2011 and November 1, 2011. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 by a vote of 6–4. On January 11, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 4, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 26, 2011, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • September 13, 2011, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 301-303
  • October 25, 2011, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 25, 2011, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 4, 2012, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 25, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • January 11, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 3:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 2, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/2/2011 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 1, 2011: Continued Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 304 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • March 2, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • April 26, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 4/26/2011 10:15 AM LOB 302-304
  • September 13, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/13/2011 10:15 AM LOB 301-303
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/25/2011 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/25/2011 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2011: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 11/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 6-4; RC)
  • January 11, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy for Interim Study
  • October 4, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2012 3:30 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/25/2012 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 12-0)

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