HB 1590-LOCAL (2014): relative to the valuation of the Granite Reliable Power project in Coos county.

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HB 1590-LOCAL (2014)

relative to the valuation of the Granite Reliable Power project in Coos county.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 159

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 14, 2014 and January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0077h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0077h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 6, 2014 the bill was referred to the Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0732h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0732h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 July 2, 2014, making it Chapter 159 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 21, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 28, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 18, 2014, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 29, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0077h — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0732h — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 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 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 11:00 AM LOB 304=RECESSED=
  • January 21, 2014: Continued Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • January 31, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0077h for Feb 5 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • February 6, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0077h AA VV
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0077h MA VV
  • February 6, 2014: Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 1:15 PM LOB 301
  • March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0732h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0732h (New Title)
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/14 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 19, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0732h(NT) AA VV
  • March 19, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0732h MA VV
  • April 29, 2014: Hearing: 4/29/14, Room 103, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • May 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV, OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 28, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/14)
  • July 2, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/02/2014; Chapter 0159; Effective 4/01/2014

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