SB 270 (2022): establishing a low-moderate income community solar program.

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SB 270 (2022)

establishing a low-moderate income community solar program.

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: 329

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 18, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0667s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-0667s) 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 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 11, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1444h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1444h) 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 July 8, 2022, making it Chapter 329 of the session laws. It took effect on September 6, 2022.

Hearings and Sessions

January 18, 2022, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 11, 2022, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
April 11, 2022, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308

Votes

February 16, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0667s — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1444h — 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 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
February 16, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0667s , 02/16/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
February 16, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0667s , AA, VV; 02/16/2022
February 16, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0667s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/16/2022
March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
April 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 11:00 am LOB 306-308
April 11, 2022: Executive Session: 04/11/2022 11:00 am LOB 306-308
April 15, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1444h (Vote 21-0; CC)
May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1444h: AA VV 05/04/2022
May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1444h: 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 Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
July 8, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 07/08/2022; Chapter 0329; Effective 09/06/2022

Laws It Would Change

RSA 362-A:9