SB 378 (2016): relative to the availability of net metering tariffs.

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SB 378 (2016)

relative to the availability of net metering tariffs.

  • 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: 33

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held public hearings on January 13, 2016 and January 20, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0114s). The committee's amendment (0114s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2016 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 February 11, 2016 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee held a work session on March 29, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1199h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1199h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1647e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1647e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 2, 2016, making it Chapter 33 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • January 20, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 15, 2016, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 29, 2016, 10:00 AM: work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 29, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • February 4, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0114s — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1199h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1199h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 13, 2016: Hearing: 01/13/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC1
  • January 20, 2016: Hearing: 01/20/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC2
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0114s , 02/04/2016; SC4
  • February 4, 2016: Committee Amendment 0114s, AA, VV; 02/04/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0114s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Introduced 02/11/2016 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 15, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/15/2016 02:30 PM LOB 304
  • March 29, 2016: Work Session: 03/29/2016 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 29, 2016: Executive Session: 03/29/2016 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • April 6, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1199h for 04/06/2016 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 6, 2016: Amendment #2016-1199h : AA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 6, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1199h: MA VV 04/06/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1647e : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled 04/20/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1199h, MA, VV; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1647e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/21/2016)
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 04/28/2016)
  • May 2, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/02/2016; Chapter 0033
  • May 3, 2016: I. Section 3 of this act shall take effect as provided in Section 4
  • May 3, 2016: II. Remainder Effective 05/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

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