HB 198 (2017): relative to the qualifications for the position of consumer advocate.
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HB 198 (2017)
relative to the qualifications for the position of consumer advocate.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2017. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0042h) by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0042h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2017 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 156–184. On February 16, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Herbert Vadney (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Glen Aldrich (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Bart Fromuth (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Kevin Verville (R - Rock 2)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 31, 2017, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 16, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0042h — yeas 156, nays 184, failed
- February 16, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 12, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/12/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
- January 24, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
- January 24, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
- January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 02:45 PM LOB 304
- February 6, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0042h for 02/15/2017 (Vote 12-8; RC)
- February 16, 2017: Special Order to 2/16/2017 Without Objection
- February 16, 2017: Amendment #2017-0042h : AA VV 02/16/2017
- February 16, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0042h: MF DV 156-184 02/16/2017
- February 16, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/16/2017