HB 1480 (2020): relative to the use of system benefits charges.
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HB 1480 (2020)
relative to the use of system benefits charges.
- Status: Killed
- 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 23, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 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 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2020 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place in next calendar” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley. On March 5, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 201–130.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 20, 2020, House: Special Order to regular place in next calendar — voice vote, passed
- March 5, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 201, nays 130, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 01:00 pm LOB 304
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
- February 12, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 19, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 11-8; RC)
- February 20, 2020: Special Order to regular place in next calendar (Rep. Ley): MA VV 02/20/2020
- March 5, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 201-130 03/05/2020