HB 1602 (2014): relative to the divestiture of PSNH assets and relative to the siting of wind turbines.

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HB 1602 (2014)

relative to the divestiture of PSNH assets and relative to the siting of wind turbines.

  • 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: 310

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 20, 2014. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0781h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-0781h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 25, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 25, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 133–180, on a motion by Rep. Hansen. On March 25, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 185–134. 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 9, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1767s). On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 1602 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (1767s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1824s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1881s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 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 adopted “Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1958c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1958c) on a division vote 227–88. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 1, 2014, making it Chapter 310 of the session laws. It took effect on September 30, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 9, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • May 27, 2014, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 25, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 133, nays 180, failed
  • March 25, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 185, nays 134, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1767s, 1824s, 1881s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 227, nays 88, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 13, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 13, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 20, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/20/2014 2:30 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 #2014-0781h (Vote 11-1; RC)
  • March 25, 2014: Amendment #2014-0781h AA VV
  • March 25, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Hansen) MF Div 133-180
  • March 25, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0781h MA RC 185-134
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 9, 2014: Hearing: 4/9/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC13
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1767s, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Special Order HB 1602 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA
  • May 15, 2014: Committee Amendment 1767s, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2014-1824s, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2014-1881s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1767s, 1824s, 1881s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Rep. Wallner moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Merrill, Backus, Rappaport, Baber
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Prescott Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Forrester, and Fuller Clark
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 11:00 AM; LOB 305
  • May 29, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1958c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1958c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1958c; Adopted, Div 227-88
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/2014)
  • August 1, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 8/01/2014; Chapter 0310; Section 5 Effective Date 8/1/2014. Remainder Effective 9/30/2014

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