SB 221-FN (2015): relative to electric rate reduction financing.

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SB 221-FN (2015)

relative to electric rate reduction financing.

  • 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: 221

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held public hearings on February 11, 2015, February 18, 2015 and March 18, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1026s). The committee's amendment (1026s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-1124s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2015. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 20, 2015 and May 26, 2015. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1926h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 3, 2015 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business (Rep Introne)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1926h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 308–43. On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1926h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2015-2227EBA) was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-2227e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 9, 2015, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • February 18, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 18, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • April 28, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 20, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 26, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1026s and 1124s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Special Order to next order of business (Rep Introne) — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass Amended — yeas 308, nays 43, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1926h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 11, 2015: Hearing: 2/11/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC9
  • February 11, 2015: Hearing: 2/11/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • February 18, 2015: Hearing: 2/18/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC10
  • March 18, 2015: Hearing: 3/18/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m., on amendment #2015-0829s - relative to electric rate reduction financing
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1026s, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy (in recess of 3/25/2015)
  • March 26, 2015: Committee Amendment 1026s, AA, VV
  • March 26, 2015: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2015-1124s, AA, VV
  • March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1026s and 1124s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/28/2015 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 28, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/28/2015 10:15 AM LOB 305-307
  • May 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2015 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 7, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/7/2015 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 7, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 5/7/2015 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 20, 2015: Executive Session: 5/20/2015 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 26, 2015: Continued Executive Session: 5/26/2015 10:00 AM LOB 302-304
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1926h for Jun 3 (Vote 18-1; RC)
  • June 3, 2015: Special Order to next order of business (Rep Introne): MA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1926h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1926h: MA RC 308-43
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Bradley Concurs with House Amendment #1926h, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2227EBA: AA VV (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2227e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • July 9, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 07/09/2015; Chapter 0221; Effective 07/09/2015

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