HB 1541 (2020): relative to including electrical storage facilities in the definition of energy facility.

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HB 1541 (2020)

relative to including electrical storage facilities in the definition of energy facility.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • 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 public hearings on January 21, 2020 and February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1016h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-1016h) 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 18, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1016h (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 Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 01:30 pm LOB 304
  • February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 10:00 am LOB 203
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1016h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-1016h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1016h (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 289 (2021): relative to including electrical storage facilities in the definition of energy facility.

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