SB 256 (2022): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of replacing the site evaluation committee.

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SB 256 (2022)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of replacing the site evaluation committee.

  • 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: 128

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2022, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 5, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 25, 2022: Hearing: 01/25/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/03/2022
  • February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 15, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-1; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/12/2022)
  • May 27, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2022; Chapter 0128; Effective 05/27/2022

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