SB 386 (2016): adding biodiesel to electric renewable energy sources.

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SB 386 (2016)

adding biodiesel to electric renewable energy sources.

  • 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: 122

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0871s). The committee's amendment (0871s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 10, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 10, 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 March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 31, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2016-1698e) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-1698e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 2016, making it Chapter 122 of the session laws. It took effect on July 19, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 22, 2016, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 31, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0871s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 17, 2016: Hearing: 02/17/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC6
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0871s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0871s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0871s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 22, 2016: Public Hearing: 03/22/2016 02:30 PM LOB 304
  • March 31, 2016: Executive Session: 03/31/2016 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 7, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • April 20, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 12-6; RC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1698e : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 28, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-1698e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/28/2016)
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 20, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/20/2016; Chapter 0122; Effective 07/19/2016

Laws It Would Change

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