SB 361 (2012): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of establishing energy infrastructure corridors within existing transportation rights of way and repealing a commission.

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SB 361 (2012)

establishing a commission to study the feasibility of establishing energy infrastructure corridors within existing transportation rights of way and repealing a commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1172s). The committee's amendment (1172s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 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 21, 2012 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1655h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1655h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2012 the bill was referred to the Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment #1655h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 13, 2012, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • April 5, 2012, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 17, 2012, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1172s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1655h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment #1655h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 103, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
  • March 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1172s, NT, 3/21/12; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1172s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1172s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 5, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/5/2012 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • April 17, 2012: Executive Session: 4/17/2012 10:15 AM LOB 304
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1655h for April 25 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 18, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1655h
  • April 25, 2012: Amendment #1655h Adopted, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1655h: MA VV
  • April 25, 2012: Referred to Transportation
  • May 8, 2012: Public Hearing: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 203 ==Executive Session May Follow==
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 15 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Rausch Concurs with House Amendment #1655h; MA, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/13/12; Chapter 0220I. Paragraph I of section 3 Effective 12/02/12II. Remainder Effective 06/13/12

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