SB 128 (2018): relative to the policy goal of electric utility restructuring.

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SB 128 (2018)

relative to the policy goal of electric utility restructuring.

  • 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 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0883s). On March 23, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 128 to the Next Session, Without Objection”. On March 29, 2017 the Senate adopted “Special Order SB 128 to 03/30/2017, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0883s). The committee's amendment (2017-0883s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 30, 2017. A floor amendment (2017-1175s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 17–6 on March 30, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 30, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2017. The committee held a work session on May 2, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 2, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 9, 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 voted 17–4 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 10, 2018. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 19, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • May 2, 2017, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 2, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 9, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 9, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 6, 2017, 1:30 PM: 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
  • October 10, 2018, 3:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB304

Votes

  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Bradley Floor Amendment 1175s — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • March 30, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1175s — voice vote, passed
  • February 15, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 21, 2017: Hearing: 02/21/2017, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • February 21, 2017: Hearing: 02/21/2017, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am, on proposed amendment #2017-0426s
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0883s , 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Special Order SB 128 to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 29, 2017: Special Order SB 128 to 03/30/2017, Without Objection, MA; 03/29/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0883s , 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-0883s , AF, VV; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2017-1175s , RC 17Y-6N, AA; 03/30/2017
  • March 30, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1175s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/30/2017
  • April 19, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/19/2017 01:00 PM LOB 302-304
  • May 2, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 05/02/2017 10:30 AM LOB 304
  • May 2, 2017: Executive Session: 05/02/2017 01:30 PM LOB 304
  • May 9, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 05/09/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • May 9, 2017: Executive Session: 05/09/2017 01:30 PM LOB 304
  • May 10, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • September 6, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 09/06/2017 01:30 PM 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 #2017-2457h : 10/25/2017 11:00 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
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 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: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/15/2018
  • October 10, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 10/10/2018 03:00 PM LOB304
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)

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