SB 258 (2012): authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.
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SB 258 (2012)
authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1401s). The committee's amendment (1401s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2012 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 17, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 224–50.
Sponsors
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
- Rep. Samuel Hawkes (D - Ches 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
- April 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- May 3, 2012, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- March 28, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
- May 17, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 224, nays 50, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- March 8, 2012: Hearing: 3/8/12, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC9
- March 22, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1401s, 3/28/12; SC12
- March 28, 2012: Committee Amendment 1401s; AA, VV
- March 28, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1401s, RC 24Y-0N, MA: OT3rdg
- March 29, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- April 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/17/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304
- May 3, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/3/2012 9:30 AM LOB 304 ==Executive Session May Follow==
- May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304
- May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 15 (Vote 13-4; RC)
- May 17, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 224-50