HB 1358 (2018): relative to decisions by the site evaluation committee.

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HB 1358 (2018)

relative to decisions by the site evaluation committee.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 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 2018-0476h) by a vote of 12–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Lay HB 1358 on Table” on a roll call 178–148, on a motion by Rep. Schwaegler.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 13, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 13, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 178, nays 148, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 13, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 02/13/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0476h for 03/06/2018 (Vote 12-9; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Lay HB 1358 on Table (Rep. Schwaegler): MA RC 178-148 03/15/2018

Laws It Would Change

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