HB 1540 (2014): relative to least cost integrated resource plans filed by an electric utility.

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HB 1540 (2014)

relative to least cost integrated resource plans filed by an electric utility.

  • 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: 129

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 February 4, 2014. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2014, February 20, 2014 and March 3, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0837h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0837h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes as part of its consent calendar, which it adopted on a division vote 282–9. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1499s). The committee's amendment (1499s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1642s), offered by Sen. Woodburn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “reconsider Third Reading and Final Passage vote” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Woodburn. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “reconsider the Ought to Pass with Amendment vote” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Woodburn. On May 8, 2014 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Special Ordered to end of the calendar” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2014-1682s), offered by Sen. Woodburn, was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2014 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 16, 2014, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws. It took effect on August 15, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 18, 2014, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 20, 2014, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 3, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 16, 2014, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0837h — yeas 282, nays 9, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1499s, 1642s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: reconsider Third Reading and Final Passage vote — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: reconsider the Ought to Pass with Amendment vote — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Without Objection, Special Ordered to end of the calendar — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1682s — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Concur with Senate Amendments (Rep Borden) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/4/2014 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 13, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/13/2014 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 13, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/13/2014 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 18, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/18/2014 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 20, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2014 12:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 3, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0837h (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 25, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0837h AA VV
  • March 25, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0837h MA Div 282-9 (Consent Calendar)
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 16, 2014: Hearing: 4/16/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1499s, 5/1/14; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1499s, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Woodburn Floor Amendment #2014-1642s, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1499s, 1642s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Woodburn moved to reconsider Third Reading and Final Passage vote, MA VV
  • May 8, 2014: The Chair Rescinded OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Woodburn moved to reconsider the Ought to Pass with Amendment vote, MA, VV
  • May 8, 2014: Without Objection, Special Ordered to end of the calendar, MA VV, 2/3 necesssary
  • May 8, 2014: Sen. Woodburn Floor Amendment #2014-1682s, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1682s MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Concur with Senate Amendments (Rep Borden) MA VV
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/14)
  • June 16, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 6/16/2014; Chapter 0129; Effective 8/15/2014

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