SB 191-FN-A (2013): establishing a state energy strategy.

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SB 191-FN-A (2013)

establishing a state energy strategy.

  • 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: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0805s). The committee's amendment (0805s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 3, 2013 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2013. The committee held a work session on May 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2013, May 21, 2013 and May 28, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1900h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1900h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 12, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. An enrolled bill amendment (2183e) was adopted on June 26, 2013. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2013-2183e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 25, 2013, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • May 7, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • May 14, 2013, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 15, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 305-307
  • May 21, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0805s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment #1900h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC9
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0805s, 3/14/13; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0805s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0805s, NT, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/28/13; SC13
  • March 28, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy; HJ35, PG.1192
  • April 23, 2013: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 4/23/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 5/7/2013 1:00 PM LOB 302-304
  • May 14, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 5/14/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 15, 2013: Executive Session: 5/15/2013 1:00 PM LOB 305-307
  • May 21, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 5/21/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 28, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 5/28/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 29, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h for June 5 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC42, PG.1429
  • May 29, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1900h; HC42, PG.1459-1461
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1900h: AA VV; HJ49, PG.1572-1574
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1900h: MA VV; HJ49, PG.1572-1574
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Prescott Moved Concur with House Amendment #1900h, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2183e Adopted; HJ52, PG.1712
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2183e Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1714
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 25, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/24/13; Chapter 0276
  • July 25, 2013: I. Section 5 Effective 12/31/14
  • July 25, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 07/24/13

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