HB 1647 (2018): relative to inclusion of energy storage in distributed energy resources for electricity transmission and distribution.

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HB 1647 (2018)

relative to inclusion of energy storage in distributed energy resources for electricity transmission and distribution.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 16, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0614h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it 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 “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 174–150.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 14, 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: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 174, nays 150, 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 01:45 PM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 02/14/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 14, 2018: Executive Session: 02/14/2018 LOB 304
  • February 23, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0614h (NT)
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 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 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 174-150 03/21/2018

Laws It Would Change

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