HB 532 (2014): relative to energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

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HB 532 (2014)

relative to energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 294

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee held work sessions on February 28, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 20, 2013 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Porter)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 17, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2301h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2301h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 135–171, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On January 29, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 167–140. 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 30, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1763s). On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 532 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (1763s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1849s), 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 21, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Chandler 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 (1970c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1970c) on a roll call 205–132. An enrolled bill amendment (2010e) was adopted on June 4, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2014-2010eba) was adopted on a voice vote on June 17, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2031e) was adopted on June 24, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 2, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-2031eba) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 1, 2014, making it Chapter 294 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 28, 2013, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 20, 2013, 12:45 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 17, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • November 12, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 30, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • May 27, 2014, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 305

Votes

  • March 20, 2013, House: Recommit (Rep Porter) — voice vote, passed
  • January 29, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 135, nays 171, failed
  • January 29, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 167, nays 140, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1763s, 1849s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2014, House: Rep. Chandler 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 205, nays 132, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/19/2013 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • February 28, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/28/2013 1:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 5, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/5/2013 9:30 AM LOB 301
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for Mar 20, Regular Calendar Part I
  • March 20, 2013: Recommit (Rep Porter): MA VV
  • March 20, 2013: Executive Session: 3/20/2013 12:45 PM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • September 12, 2013: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 9/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • September 26, 2013: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/26/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 17, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • November 22, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2301h for Jan 8 (Vote 9-6; RC)
  • November 22, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 29, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2301h AA VV
  • January 29, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro) MF Div 135-171
  • January 29, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2301h MA RC 167-140
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 30, 2014: Hearing: 4/30/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1763s, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Special Order HB 532 to the end of the Calendar, Without Objection, MA
  • May 15, 2014: Committee Amendment 1763s, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2014-1849s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1763s, 1849s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 21, 2014: Rep. Chandler moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/14)
  • May 21, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps Porter, Carson, Pastor, Devine
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Prescott Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Odell, and Fuller Clark
  • May 23, 2014: Conferee Change: Rep Raymond Replaces Rep Devine
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 1:00 PM; LOB 305
  • May 30, 2014: Conferee Change: Rep Kaen Replaces Rep Pastor
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1970c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1970c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1970c; Adopted, RC 205-132
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2010e NT, Adopted
  • June 17, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-2010eba, (NT) Adopted, VV (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • June 24, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2031e NT, Adopted (6/4/14)
  • June 24, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-2031eba NT, VV, Adopted (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • July 2, 2014: Enrolled (6/4/14)
  • August 1, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 8/1/2014; Chapter 0294; Effective Date 9/30/2014

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