HB 183 (2019): establishing a committee to study the applications of microgrids in New Hampshire and changes in law necessary to allow for microgrids in electrical supply, and relative to baseload renewable generation credits for biomass energy facilities.

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HB 183 (2019)

establishing a committee to study the applications of microgrids in New Hampshire and changes in law necessary to allow for microgrids in electrical supply, and relative to baseload renewable generation credits for biomass energy facilities.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2019 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 2019-0561h) by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0561h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 206–132. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1981s). The committee's amendment (2019-1981s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 23, 2019 the Senate adopted “Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection”. On June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1981s” on a roll call 222–123, on a motion by Rep. Backus. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on August 2, 2019. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 18, 2019 the House voted 251–132 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 30, 2019, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 19, 2019, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 2, 2019, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • May 7, 2019, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0561h (NT) — yeas 206, nays 132, passed
  • May 23, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1981s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: Concur — yeas 222, nays 123, passed
  • September 18, 2019, House: Veto Override — yeas 251, nays 132, failed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 30, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/30/2019 10:15 am LOB 304
  • February 19, 2019: Executive Session: 02/19/2019 02:00 pm LOB 304
  • February 21, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 7, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0561h (NT) for 03/07/2019 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 7, 2019: Special Order to 03/14/2019 Without Objection
  • March 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0561h (NT): AA VV 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0561h (NT): MA DV 206-132 03/14/2019
  • March 21, 2019: Introduced 03/21/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 2, 2019: Hearing: 04/02/2019, Room 103, SH, 10:40 am
  • May 7, 2019: Hearing: 05/07/2019, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am, on proposed amendment #2019-1737s
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1981s , 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1981s , AA, VV; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1981s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Special Order to to the present time, Without Objection, MA; 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1981s (Rep. Backus): MA RC 222-123 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • August 2, 2019: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 08/02/2019
  • September 18, 2019: Veto Sustained 09/18/2019: RC 251-132 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1301 (2020): establishing a committee to study applications of microgrids in electricity supply.
  • HB 1370 (2020): relative to baseload renewable generation credits for biomass energy facilities.

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