SB 78-FN (2021): relative to continually appropriating the renewable energy fund to the public utilities commission, and relative to clarifying certain electric renewable energy classification

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SB 78-FN (2021)

relative to continually appropriating the renewable energy fund to the public utilities commission, and relative to clarifying certain electric renewable energy classification

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0135s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0135s) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 on February 4, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 4, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 25, 2021 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2021. The committee met in executive session on May 24, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1562h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1562h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2021 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 19, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • May 3, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • May 24, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1562h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 21, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/26/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0135s , 02/04/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 4, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-0135s , RC 23Y-1N, AA; 02/04/2021
  • February 4, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0135s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/04/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 19, 2021: Public Hearing: 04/19/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96379037711 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 3, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 05/03/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93424176488
  • May 24, 2021: Executive Session: 05/24/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94155532481
  • May 26, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1562h (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Amendment #2021-1562h : AA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1562h: MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Gray, Watters; 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Refuses to Accede to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 06/10/2021

Laws It Would Change

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