SB 575-FN (2018): relative to electric vehicle charging stations.

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SB 575-FN (2018)

relative to electric vehicle charging stations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways
  • Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0620s). The committee's amendment (2018-0620s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on March 27, 2018 and April 3, 2018. The committee voted 10–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1294h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1294h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1375h), offered by Rep. Steven Smith, was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 12, 2018 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 26–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2018 the House voted to pass it 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. Bill Gannon. 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 June 12, 2018, making it Chapter 262 of the session laws. It took effect on August 11, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 27, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 27, 2018, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 306-308
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • April 17, 2018, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 24, 2018, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 25, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 19, nays 3, passed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1294h and 1375h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 103, LOB, 01:00 pm
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0620s , 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0620s , AA, VV; 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0620s, RC 19Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/22/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Transportation
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 01:00 PM LOB 306-308
  • March 27, 2018: Executive Session: 03/27/2018 LOB 203
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 203
  • April 12, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1294h for 04/12/2018 (Vote 10-3; RC)
  • April 12, 2018: Amendment #2018-1294h : AA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: FLAM #2018-1375h (Rep. Steven Smith): AA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1294h and 1375h: MA VV 04/12/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Referred to Finance 04/12/2018
  • April 17, 2018: Division II Work Session: 04/17/2018 02:00 PM LOB 209
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 24, 2018: Division II Work Session: 04/24/2018 01:00 PM LOB 209
  • April 25, 2018: Executive Session: 04/25/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2018 (Vote 26-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Sen. Gannon 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 12, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2018; Chapter 0262; Effective 08/11/2018

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