SB 261-FN (2022): relative to net metering participation.

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SB 261-FN (2022)

relative to net metering participation.

  • 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: 152

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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0661s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0661s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 24, 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 19–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1399h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1399h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2022, making it Chapter 152 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 5, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0661s — voice vote, passed
  • February 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1399h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — 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, 09:30 am
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0661s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0661s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
  • February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0661s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/16/2022
  • February 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/24/2022; SC 8A
  • February 24, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/24/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 15, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1399h (Vote 19-2; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1399h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1399h: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 7, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/2022; Chapter 0152; Effective 08/06/2022

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