HB 317 (2018): relative to changes in the system benefits charge.

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HB 317 (2018)

relative to changes in the system benefits charge.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 374

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2017. The committee held a work session on 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 11, 2017 and October 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on November 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 1, 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 2017-2483h) by a vote of 11–10, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 3, 2018 the House adopted “Special Order to third order of business on 1/9/2018” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. The committee's amendment (2017-2483h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 9, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 9, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 173–171. On January 9, 2018 the House failed “Reconsider HB 317” on a roll call 164–181, on a motion by Rep. J. Graham. It crossed to the Senate on February 1, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1594s). On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1594s). On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1594s). The committee's amendment (2018-1594s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1594s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Barry. On May 10, 2018 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. A committee of conference met on May 15, 2018 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2051c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the House failed “Lay CofC report 2051c on Table” on a roll call 158–180, on a motion by Rep. Oxenham. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2051c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 3, 2018, making it Chapter 374 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2017, 9:00 AM: public hearing, 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 11, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee 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
  • October 25, 2017, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: 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
  • April 17, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 15, 2018, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Special Order to third order of business on 1/9/2018 — voice vote, passed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 173, nays 171, passed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Reconsider — yeas 164, nays 181, failed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1594s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1594s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 158, nays 180, failed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/19/2017 09:00 AM 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 11, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 10/11/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • October 18, 2017: Public Hearing on Amendment #2017-2459h : 10/25/2017 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: Executive Session: 10/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 11/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 1, 2017: Executive Session: 11/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • November 7, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 3, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2483h (NT) for 01/03/2018 (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Special Order to third order of business on 1/9/2018 (Rep. Vose): MA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Amendment #2017-2483h : AA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2483h: MA RC 173-171 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Reconsider HB 317 (Rep. J. Graham): MF RC 164-181 01/09/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Introduced 02/01/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 17, 2018: Hearing: 04/17/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1594s , 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1594s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1594s , 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1594s , AA, VV; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1594s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 1594s and Requests CofC (Rep. Barry): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Vadney, Notter 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Innis, Feltes; 05/10/2018
  • May 15, 2018: Conference Committee Meeting: 05/15/2018 03:00 PM LOB 304
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2018-2051c ; 05/17/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2051c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Lay CofC report 2051c on Table (Rep. Oxenham): MF RC 158-180 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2051c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • August 3, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/03/2018; Chapter 374; Eff. 10/02/2018

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