HB 549 (2022): relative to the system benefits charge and the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.

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HB 549 (2022)

relative to the system benefits charge and the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. 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 held a public hearing on October 12, 2021 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2021-2158h). The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2205h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2205h) was adopted on a roll call 187–156 on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2021-2299h) was rejected on a division vote 155–189 on January 6, 2022. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 343–0. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0165s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0165s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 16, 2022 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-0165S” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. The bill was enrolled on February 17, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 24, 2022, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2021, 10:00 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
  • January 18, 2022, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • January 6, 2022, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 187, nays 156, passed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 155, nays 189, failed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 343, nays 0, passed
  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0165s — voice vote, passed
  • February 16, 2022, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-0165S — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 22, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/22/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: 1. To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91732382660 / 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
  • September 29, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/29/2021 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 12, 2021: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2021-2158h : 10/12/2021 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB302-304
  • November 15, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2205h 11/15/2021 (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • November 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2205h : AA RC 187-156 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2299h : AF DV 155-189 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2205: MA RC 343-0 01/06/2022
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0165s , 02/03/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0165s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0165s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • February 16, 2022: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2022-0165S (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 02/16/2022)
  • February 17, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 02/17/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Signed by Governor Sununu 02/24/2022; Chapter 5; Eff.01/01/22

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