SB 448 (2018): establishing a commission to study the establishment of a state department of energy.

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SB 448 (2018)

establishing a commission to study the establishment of a state department of energy.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 16, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0158s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0158s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 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 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee held work sessions on March 28, 2018 and April 4, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2018, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 20, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 28, 2018, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, 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

Votes

  • February 1, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0158s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 16, 2018: Hearing: 01/16/2018, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0158s , 02/01/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 1, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0158s , AA, VV; 02/01/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0158s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/01/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 20, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/20/2018 01:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 28, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 03/28/2018 01:30 PM 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 10, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • April 19, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 04/19/2018 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • April 19, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/19/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 156 (2019): establishing a commission to study the establishment of a state department of energy.

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