SB 446 (2018): relative to net energy metering limits for customer-generators.

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SB 446 (2018)

relative to net energy metering limits for customer-generators.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • 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 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0972s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0972s). The committee's amendment (2018-0972s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1021s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 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 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1357h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House adopted “Special Order to next order of business” on a division vote 254–79, on a motion by Rep. Barry. On April 19, 2018 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Barry. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1742h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1742h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1826h), offered by Rep. Michael Harrington, was rejected on a roll call 116–213 on May 3, 2018. On May 3, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 213–128 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 28, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 4, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 4, 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, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 14, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0972s and 2018-1021s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Special Order to next order of business — yeas 254, nays 79, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 116, nays 213, failed
  • May 3, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1742h — voice vote, 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 213, nays 128, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0972s , 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove SB 446 from the Consent Calendar; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0972s , 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0972s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-1021s , AA, VV; 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-0972s and 2018-1021s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/14/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 4, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/04/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 4, 2018: Executive Session: 04/04/2018 LOB 304
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1357h for 04/19/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Harrington) 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Barry): MA DV 254-79 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Recommit (Rep. Barry): MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Public Hearing on Amendment #2018-1645h : 04/24/2018 11:00 AM LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/24/2018 01:30 PM LOB 304
  • April 24, 2018: Executive Session: 04/24/2018 LOB 304
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1742h for 05/02/2018 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Harrington) 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Amendment #2018-1742h : AA VV 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: FLAM #2018-1826h (Rep. Harrington): AF RC 116-213 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1742h: MA VV 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 446 Become Law: RC 21Y-3N, Veto Overridden by necessary two-thirds vote; 09/13/2018
  • September 13, 2018: Veto Sustained 09/13/2018: RC 213-128 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

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