HB 1488 (2018): establishing a committee to study the public utilities commission's role and scope of duties in a deregulated environment.

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HB 1488 (2018)

establishing a committee to study the public utilities commission's role and scope of duties in a deregulated environment.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 16, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 6, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 6, 2018, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 27, 2018, 9:55 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 16, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/16/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 6, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 02/06/2018 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: Executive Session: 02/14/2018 LOB 304
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 27, 2018: Hearing: 03/27/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:55 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 2, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2018

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