SB 74 (2013): relative to an exemption for entities that furnish hot water through a district energy system.

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SB 74 (2013)

relative to an exemption for entities that furnish hot water through a district energy system.

  • 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: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0254s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0254s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2013 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 February 20, 2013 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on March 19, 2013 and March 26, 2013. The committee held a work session on March 26, 2013. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1155h). On April 3, 2013 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules to Allow Present Consideration Without Required Printing of Committee Report in House Calendar and, if passed, Immediate 3rd Reading (Reps Shurtleff and Chandler)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1155h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 3, 2013 the House adopted “Ordered to 3rd Reading (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2013, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • March 19, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 26, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 26, 2013, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 2, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 2, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • February 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0254s — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2013, House: Suspend House Rules to Allow Present Consideration Without Required Printing of Committee Report in House Calendar and, if passed, Immediate 3rd Reading (Reps Shurtleff and Chandler) — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1155h — voice vote, passed
  • April 3, 2013, House: Ordered to 3rd Reading (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment #1155h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • January 30, 2013: Hearing: 1/30/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 7, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0254s, 2/14/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC8
  • February 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0254s, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0254s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 20, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 3/19/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 26, 2013: Continued Public Hearing: 3/26/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 26, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 3/26/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 2, 2013: Continued Public Hearing: 4/2/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 2, 2013: Executive Session: 4/2/2013 10:30 AM LOB 304 ==Or Immediately Following Public Hearing==
  • April 2, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1155h (Vote 14-0); HJ35, PG.1126
  • April 2, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1155h; HJ35, PG.1126
  • April 3, 2013: Suspend House Rules to Allow Present Consideration Without Required Printing of Committee Report in House Calendar and, if passed, Immediate 3rd Reading (Reps Shurtleff and Chandler): MA VV by Required Two-Thirds Vote; HJ35, PG.1126
  • April 3, 2013: Amendment #1155h: AA VV; HJ35, PG.1126-1127
  • April 3, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1155h: MA VV; HJ35, PG.1126-1127
  • April 3, 2013: Ordered to 3rd Reading (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV; HJ35, PG.1127
  • April 18, 2013: Sen. Prescott Moved Concur with House Amendment #1155h, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 4/24/13; HJ38, PG.1257
  • April 18, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 05/07/2013; Chapter 0008; Effective 07/06/2013

Laws It Would Change

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