HB 141 (2018): relative to electric renewable energy classes.

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HB 141 (2018)

relative to electric renewable energy classes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • 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 February 7, 2017. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2017 and February 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 6, 2017, October 4, 2017, October 18, 2017 and October 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on November 9, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 9, 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 2017-2472h) by a vote of 17–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-2472h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

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Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, Representatives Hall
  • February 14, 2017, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 21, 2017, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 6, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 4, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 18, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 20, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2472h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/07/2017 01:00 PM Representatives Hall
  • February 14, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 02/14/2017 10:15 AM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:30 PM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 02/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 21, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • September 6, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 09/06/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 4, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/04/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 18, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 25, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017: Executive Session: 11/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 11/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 9, 2017: Executive Session: 11/09/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • November 15, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 3, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2472h for 01/03/2018 (Vote 17-4; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Special Order to 1/9/2018 Without Objection
  • January 9, 2018: Special Order to next session day Without Objection
  • February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
  • February 15, 2018: Amendment #2017-2472h : AA VV 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2472h: MA VV 02/15/2018
  • February 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 20, 2018: Hearing: 03/20/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/26/2018

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