HB 205-LOCAL (2015): relative to lending practices of energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

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HB 205-LOCAL (2015)

relative to lending practices of energy efficiency and clean energy districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 18, 2015 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep J. Belanger)” on a voice vote. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0675h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0675h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 30, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 2015, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 10, 2015, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 8, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100

Votes

  • February 18, 2015, House: Recommit (Rep J. Belanger) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0675h — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 10, 2015: Executive Session: 2/10/2015 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 13, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 18 (Vote 12-4; RC); HC13, PG. 248
  • February 18, 2015: Recommit (Rep J. Belanger): MA VV
  • March 3, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0675h for Mar 11 (Vote 14-3; RC); HC19, PG. 434
  • March 3, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2015: Amendment #0675h: AA VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0675h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 8, 2015: Hearing: 4/8/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • April 15, 2015: === CANCELLED SESSION === Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/23/15; SC18
  • April 17, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/30/15; SC19
  • April 30, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/7/2015)
  • June 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/8/2015; Chapter 121; Effective Date 6/8/2015

Laws It Would Change

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