HB 1312 (2014): establishing a committee to study offshore wind energy and the development of other ocean power technology.

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HB 1312 (2014)

establishing a committee to study offshore wind energy and the development of other ocean power technology.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 180

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0380h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0380h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 180 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2014, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 11, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, 304 LOB
  • April 2, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0380h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 1:15 PM LOB 304
  • January 28, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/28/2014 1:15 PM LOB 304
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 11:00 AM 304 LOB
  • February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0380h for Feb 19 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0380h (New Title)
  • February 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0380h (NT) AA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0380h MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 2, 2014: Hearing: 4/2/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC12
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/8/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC17
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2014; Chapter 0180; Effective date 7/11/2014

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