SB 324 (2014): relative to the assessment of public utilities and other entities to fund the expenses of the public utilities commission.

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SB 324 (2014)

relative to the assessment of public utilities and other entities to fund the expenses of the public utilities commission.

  • 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: 136

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 January 29, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1096s). The committee's amendment (1096s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 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 April 1, 2014 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee held work sessions on April 9, 2014 and April 10, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1354h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1354h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 2014 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral. On May 1, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1354h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1807e) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2014. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2014-1807e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2014, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
  • April 8, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, LOB 304
  • April 9, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, LOB 304
  • April 10, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, LOB 304
  • April 16, 2014, 2:00 PM: executive session, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1096s — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1354h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1354h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 29, 2014: Hearing: 1/29/14, Room 101, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC3
  • March 20, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1096s, 3/27/14; SC11
  • March 27, 2014: Committee Amendment 1096s, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1096s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 1, 2014: Introduced (In Recess, 3/26/14) and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 8, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/8/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 9, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/9/2014 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 10, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/10/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 16, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 16, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 16, 2014: Executive Session: 4/16/14 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1354h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 23, 2014: Amendment #1354h AA VV
  • April 23, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1354h MA VV
  • April 23, 2014: Refer to Ways and Means
  • April 23, 2014: Second Committee Referral Waived by Committee Chair
  • April 23, 2014: Third Reading and Passage
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Prescott Concurs with House Amendment #1354h, MA, VV
  • May 7, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1807e Adopted, VV
  • May 8, 2014: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2014-1807e Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 06/16/14; Chapter 0136; Effective 07/01/14

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