SB 165 (2019): relative to net energy metering by low-moderate income community solar projects.

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SB 165 (2019)

relative to net energy metering by low-moderate income community solar projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1169s). The committee's amendment (2019-1169s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2019. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 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 2019-1827h) by a vote of 12–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1827h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 229–113. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2019.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2019, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 24, 2019, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 7, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1169s — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 229, nays 113, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 12, 2019: Hearing: 03/12/2019, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1169s , 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1169s , AA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1169s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/28/2019
  • April 24, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/24/2019 01:00 pm LOB 304
  • May 7, 2019: Executive Session: 05/07/2019 10:00 am LOB 304
  • May 8, 2019: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 23, 2019: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1827h for 05/23/2019 (Vote 12-7; RC)
  • May 23, 2019: Amendment #2019-1827h : AA VV 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1827h: MA RC 229-113 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 271; Effective 07/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

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