SB 116 (2017): requiring notice to affected municipalities of energy facility siting.

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SB 116 (2017)

requiring notice to affected municipalities of energy facility siting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 115

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 16, 2017 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1305h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-1305h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 20, 2017 the bill was referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). On May 18, 2017 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2017, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2017, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 4, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 11, 2017, 10:25 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1305h — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2017, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 31, 2017: Hearing: 01/31/2017, Room 103, SH, 11:00 am
  • February 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/09/2017
  • February 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2017
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 4, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • April 11, 2017: Executive Session: 04/11/2017 10:25 AM LOB 301
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1305h for 04/20/2017 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Amendment #2017-1305h : AA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1305h: MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 04/20/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/18/2017
  • May 31, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 05/31/2017)
  • June 1, 2017: Enrolled 06/01/2017
  • June 15, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/2017; Chapter 0115; Effective 08/14/2017

Laws It Would Change

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