HB 374 (2013): relative to electric utility investment in distributed energy resources.

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HB 374 (2013)

relative to electric utility investment in distributed energy resources.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2013. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0707h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0707h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 4, 2013, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2013, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 3, 2013, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0707h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 14, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/14/2013 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 5, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0707h for Mar 13 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0707h
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0707h: AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0707h: MA VV
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • April 3, 2013: Hearing: 4/3/13, Room 101, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 25, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 5/2/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 2, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 8, 2013: Enrolled; HJ41, PG.1424
  • June 4, 2013: Signed by Governor 06/04/2013; Effective 08/03/2013; Chapter 0040

Laws It Would Change

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