HB 614-FN (2015): implementing goals of the state 10-year energy strategy, modifying uses of the site evaluation committee fund, establishing fees for energy facility evaluation, and relative to public information sessions on proposed energy siting.

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HB 614-FN (2015)

implementing goals of the state 10-year energy strategy, modifying uses of the site evaluation committee fund, establishing fees for energy facility evaluation, and relative to public information sessions on proposed energy siting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0452h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2015 the House adopted “Special Order as the next order of business (Rep Shepardson)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0452h) 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 division vote 267–67. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held public hearings on April 8, 2015 and April 22, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1736s). The committee's amendment (1736s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 21, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-1855s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on May 21, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On May 21, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch)” on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 11, 2015 the Senate adopted “accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2015 and June 15, 2015 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (2186c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (2186c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2015, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 3, 2015: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 8, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • April 22, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • June 12, 2015, 4:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 304
  • June 15, 2015, 11:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, House: Special Order as the next order of business (Rep Shepardson) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0452h — yeas 267, nays 67, passed
  • May 21, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1736s, NT, and 1855s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch) — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, Senate: accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2015, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 17, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 LOB 304
  • March 5, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0452h for Mar 11 (Vote 11-8; RC); HC19, PG. 436
  • March 5, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 12, 2015: Special Order as the next order of business (Rep Shepardson): MA VV
  • March 12, 2015: Amendment #0452h: AA VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0452h: MA DV 267-67
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 8, 2015: Hearing: 4/8/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC16
  • April 22, 2015: Hearing: 4/22/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m., on proposed amendment #2015-1324s - implementing goals of the state 10-year energy strategy, modifying uses of the site evaluation committee fund, and establishing fees for energy facility evaluation to HB 614-FN - implementing goals of the state 10-year energy strategy. SC18
  • May 13, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1736s, NT, 5/21/15; SC22
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Amendment 1736s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 21, 2015: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2015-1855s, AA, VV
  • May 21, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1736s, NT, and 1855s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 6/4/15; SC24
  • June 3, 2015: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Hinch): MA VV (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2015: Speaker Appoints: Reps Richardson, Vadney, Danielson, Kurk (in recess of 6/3/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Sen. Bradley accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: President Appoints: Senators Bradley, Little and Feltes
  • June 12, 2015: Conference Committee Meeting: 6/12/2015 4:00 PM LOB 304
  • June 15, 2015: Continued Conference Committee Meeting: 6/15/2015 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • June 15, 2015: Conferee Change: Rep Introne Replaces Rep Kurk
  • June 15, 2015: Conferee Change: Rep Hinch Replaces Rep Introne
  • June 17, 2015: Conference Committee Report #2015-2186c; Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2186c; Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Conference Committee Report 2186c: Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • July 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/8/2015; Chapter 219; Effective 7/8/2015

Laws It Would Change

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