HB 1535 (2020): relative to installation of solar photovoltaic energy systems by owners subject to deed restrictions in a homeowners association.
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HB 1535 (2020)
relative to installation of solar photovoltaic energy systems by owners subject to deed restrictions in a homeowners association.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 24, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 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 2020-0900h) by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0900h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Liz McConnell (D - Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Constance Van Houten (D - Hills 45)
- Rep. Robert Backus (D - Hills 19)
- Rep. Troy Merner (R - Coos 7)
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15)
- Sen. Jeanne Dietsch (D - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 24, 2020, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 3, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0900h (NT) — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:45 am LOB 302
- February 24, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/24/2020 09:00 am LOB 302
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:30 am LOB 302
- March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0900h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-8; RC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-0900h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0900h (NT): MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1380 (2022): relative to installation of solar photovoltaic energy systems by owners subject to deed restrictions in a homeowners association.