SB 365 (2018): relative to the use of renewable generation to provide fuel diversity.

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SB 365 (2018)

relative to the use of renewable generation to provide fuel diversity.

  • Status: Veto overridden, became law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 379

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1084s). The committee's amendment (2018-1084s) was adopted on a roll call 17–4 on March 21, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2018. The committee held work sessions on April 18, 2018 and April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 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 2018-1701h) by a vote of 14–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1701h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 225–108. On May 10, 2018 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 19, 2018. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 13, 2018 the Senate voted 21–3 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold. On September 13, 2018 the House voted 226–113 to override the governor's veto on a roll call, meeting the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 11, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 205-207
  • April 18, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 21, 2018, Senate: Committee Amendment 1084s — yeas 17, nays 4, passed
  • March 21, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1084s — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 225, nays 108, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • September 13, 2018, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • September 13, 2018, House: Veto Override — yeas 226, nays 113, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 6, 2018: Hearing: 03/06/2016, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1084s , 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1084s , RC 17Y-4N, AA; 03/21/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1084s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/11/2018 10:00 AM LOB 205-207
  • April 18, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/18/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 304
  • April 26, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 2, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1701h (NT) for 05/02/2018 (Vote 14-6; RC)
  • May 3, 2018: Amendment #2018-1701h : AA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1701h: MA RC 225-108 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • June 19, 2018: Vetoed by Governor 06/19/2018
  • September 13, 2018: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 365 Become Law: RC 21Y-3N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 09/13/2018
  • September 13, 2018: Veto Overridden 09/13/2018: RC 226-113 by Required Two-Thirds Vote
  • September 17, 2018: Veto Overriden 09/13/2018; Chapter 0379; Effective 09/03/2018

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