HB 1402 (2020): establishing procedures for municipal host customer-generators of electrical energy.

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HB 1402 (2020)

establishing procedures for municipal host customer-generators of electrical energy.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 2020 and February 10, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0593h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 188–148. The committee held a work session on September 3, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2020, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 29, 2020, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 10, 2020, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • September 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Interim Study — yeas 188, nays 148, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 22, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 02:00 pm LOB 304
  • January 29, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 01/29/2020 01:30 pm LOB 304
  • February 7, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 02/07/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
  • February 10, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 02/10/2020 09:30 am LOB 304
  • February 12, 2020: Executive Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
  • February 13, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0593h
  • February 19, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/19/2020 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 19, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 188-148 02/19/2020
  • September 3, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/03/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/98369392540 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

Laws It Would Change

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