SB 264 (2022): relative to certain references to the department of energy and transferring authority over the low-income electricity assistance program to the department of energy.

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SB 264 (2022)

relative to certain references to the department of energy and transferring authority over the low-income electricity assistance program to the department of energy.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1058s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1058s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on May 24, 2022. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 5.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 5, 2022, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022, 3:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • May 24, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • October 6, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • March 17, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1058s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • March 8, 2022: Hearing: 03/08/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1058s , 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1058s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 5, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/05/2022 03:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 5, 2022: Executive Session: 04/05/2022 03:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 15, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 24, 2022: Interim Study Work Session Work Session: 05/24/2022 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • October 6, 2022: Executive Session: 10/06/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-5)

Laws It Would Change

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