SB 489 (2016): authorizing a demonstration project using a Stirling engine system.

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SB 489 (2016)

authorizing a demonstration project using a Stirling engine system.

  • 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: 199

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 2016-0868s). The committee's amendment (0868s) 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 committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1231h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1231h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 20, 2016 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 19, 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 May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2016, making it Chapter 199 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 100
  • March 22, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 31, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 3, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0868s — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1231h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1231h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 17, 2016: Hearing: 02/17/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC6
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0868s , 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Amendment 0868s, AA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0868s, 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 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 31, 2016: Executive Session: 03/31/2016 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1231h (NT) for 04/20/2016 (Vote 14-4; RC)
  • April 20, 2016: Amendment #2016-1231h : AA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1231h: MA VV 04/20/2016
  • April 20, 2016: Referred to Executive Departments and Administration 04/20/2016
  • May 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 05/03/2016 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 10:30 AM LOB 306
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1231h, NT, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 6, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2016; Chapter 0199; Effective 06/06/2016

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