HB 169 (2022): establishing a commission to study the removal of unused utility poles following the transition of equipment, lines, and cables to new utility poles.

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HB 169 (2022)

establishing a commission to study the removal of unused utility poles following the transition of equipment, lines, and cables to new utility poles.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
Chapter law: 286

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Science, Technology and Energy committee instead. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 29, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 5, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1372s). The committee's amendment (2022-1372s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 14, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 14, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2022-2114e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2022-2114E) was considered. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 1, 2022, making it Chapter 286 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2021, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
September 29, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB302-304
April 7, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

January 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 14, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1372s — voice vote, passed
May 12, 2022, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Public Works and Highways
January 11, 2021: Vacated and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy (): MA VV (in recess of) 01/06/2021
January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92874903669 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 23, 2021: Retained in Committee
June 21, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 06/21/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98681120846
September 29, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/29/2021 10:00 am LOB 302-304
October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB302-304
November 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 11/04/2021 (Vote 21-0; CC)
January 5, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 01/05/2022
January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
April 7, 2022: Hearing: 04/07/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1372s , 04/14/2022
April 14, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1372s , AA, VV; 04/14/2022
April 14, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1372s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2022
May 12, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/12/2022
May 26, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2114e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/26/2022)
May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
June 14, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2114E BA: AA VV (in recess of) 05/26/2022
July 1, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/01/2022; Chapter 286; I. Sec 2 eff. 12/01/2022 II. Rem eff. 07/01/2022

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