SB 98 (2013): authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.

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SB 98 (2013)

authorizing group net metering for limited electrical energy producers.

  • 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: 266

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 March 6, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1080s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 28, 2013. The committee's amendment (1080s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-1111s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 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 April 3, 2013 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee held a work session on May 1, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2013 and May 21, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1857h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1857h) 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 (2187e) 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 (2013-2187e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 24, 2013, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on July 24, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 16, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 303
  • May 1, 2013, 10:45 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 14, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 21, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 28, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1080s, 1111s — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1857h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment #1857h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC9
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1080s, NT, 3/28/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC13
  • March 28, 2013: Sen. Kelly Moved to Remove SB 98 from the Consent Calendar
  • March 28, 2013: Committee Amendment 1080s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 28, 2013: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2013-1111s, AA, VV
  • March 28, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1080s, 1111s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy; HJ35, PG.1191
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 1:00 PM LOB 303
  • May 1, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 5/1/2013 10:45 AM LOB 304
  • May 14, 2013: Executive Session: 5/14/2013 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 21, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 5/21/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 22, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1857h(NT) for June 5 (Vote 19-0; CC); HC42, PG.1429
  • May 22, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1857h (New Title); HC42, PG.1450-1451
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1857h(NT): AA VV; HJ49, PG.1570-1571
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1857h(NT): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1570-1571
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Prescott Moved Concur with House Amendment #1857h, NT, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2187e Adopted; HJ52, PG.1712
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2013-2187e Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled; HJ52, PG.1714
  • June 26, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 24, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/24/2013; Chapter 0266; Effective 07/24/2013

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