SB 281-FN (2014): relative to the siting of wind turbines.

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SB 281-FN (2014)

relative to the siting of wind turbines.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0920s). The committee's amendment (0920s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-0987s), offered by Sen. Odell, was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 15, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1601h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 7, 2014 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 304–42, on a motion by Rep. Borden. On May 15, 2014 the House failed “Remove from Table (Rep Borden)” on a division vote 128–136. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 17, 2014, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 15, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 29, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0920s, 0987s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 304, nays 42, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Remove from Table (Rep Borden) — yeas 128, nays 136, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 5, 2014: Hearing: 3/5/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • March 5, 2014: Hearing: 3/5/14, Room 306-308, LOB, 9:00 a.m
  • March 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0920s, 3/13/14; SC9
  • March 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0920s, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2014: Sen. Odell Floor Amendment #2014-0987s, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0920s, 0987s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology & Energy
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 15, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 29, 2014: Executive Session: 4/29/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 1, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1601h (Vote 8-4; RC)
  • May 1, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 7, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Borden) MA Div 304-42
  • May 15, 2014: Remove from Table (Rep Borden) MF Div 128-136
  • September 17, 2014: Died on Table

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