SB 99 (2013): requiring a study of the site evaluation committee and process, and developing regulatory criteria for the siting of energy facilities.

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SB 99 (2013)

requiring a study of the site evaluation committee and process, and developing regulatory criteria for the siting of energy facilities.

  • 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: 134

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 20, 2013 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2013-0900s). The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1085s). On March 28, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1085s, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (1085s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 28, 2013. On March 28, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1123s, 2/3 necessary”. A floor amendment (2013-1123s), offered by Sen. Woodburn, was rejected on a roll call 4–20 on March 28, 2013. A floor amendment (2013-1165s), 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 roll call 23–1 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 public hearings on May 7, 2013 and May 15, 2013. The committee held a work session on May 21, 2013. The committee met in executive session on May 21, 2013 and May 28, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1941h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1941h) 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. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2013, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2013, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 7, 2013, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2013, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 305-307
  • May 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • 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 28, 2013, Senate: Sen. Woodburn Floor Amendment (1123s) — yeas 4, nays 20, failed
  • March 28, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • June 5, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1941h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment #1941h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
  • March 20, 2013: Hearing: 3/20/13, Room 103, SH, 10:00 a.m. Proposed non-germane amendment to SB 99 #2013-0900s; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1085s, NT, 3/28/13; SC13
  • March 28, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • March 28, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1085s, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • March 28, 2013: Committee Amendment 1085s, NT, AF, VV
  • March 28, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • March 28, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1123s, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • March 28, 2013: Sen. Woodburn Floor Amendment #2013-1123s, NT, RC 4Y-20N, AF
  • March 28, 2013: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2013-1165s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 28, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1165s, NT, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy; HJ35, PG.1191
  • May 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 5/7/2013 10:30 AM LOB 302-304
  • May 15, 2013: Continued Public Hearing: 5/15/2013 9:00 AM LOB 305-307
  • May 21, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 5/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 21, 2013: 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 #1941h(NT) for June 5 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC42, PG.1429
  • May 29, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1941h (New Title); HC42, PG.1451
  • June 5, 2013: Amendment #1941h(NT): AA VV; HJ49, PG.1571-1572
  • June 5, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1941h(NT): MA VV; HJ49, PG.1571-1572
  • June 12, 2013: Sen. Prescott Moved Concur with House Amendment #1941h, NT, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/2013; Chapter 0134; Effective 06/26/2013

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