SB 271 (2022): relative to the Burgess BioPower facility.

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SB 271 (2022)

relative to the Burgess BioPower facility.

  • 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: 275

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 February 1, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1107s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1107s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 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 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2022 and April 26, 2022. The committee voted 20–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1788h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1788h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1894h), offered by Rep. Somssich, was rejected on a division vote 143–190 on May 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. On May 26, 2022 the House adopted the conference report (2022-2032c) on a voice vote. On May 26, 2022 the Senate adopted the conference report (2022-2032c) on a voice vote. 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 24, 2022, making it Chapter 275 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2022, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 12, 2022, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • April 19, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • April 26, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • May 17, 2022, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1107s — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 143, nays 190, failed
  • May 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1788h — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 26, 2022, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 1, 2022: Hearing: 02/01/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1107s , 03/24/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1107s , AA, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1107s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 12:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 19, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 26, 2022: Executive Session: 04/26/2022 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 27, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1788h (Vote 20-2; RC)
  • May 5, 2022: Amendment # 1788h: AA VV 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: FLAM # 1894h (Rep. Somssich): AF DV 143-190 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1788h: MA VV 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Bradley, Watters; 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Thomas, Harrington, McGhee 05/12/2022
  • May 12, 2022: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/17/2022, 9:00 a.m., Room 103, SH
  • May 19, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2032c Filed 05/17/2022; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report 2022-2032c: Adopted, VV 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Conference Committee Report #2022-2032c , Adopted, VV; 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
  • May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
  • June 24, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2022; Chapter 0275; Effective 06/24/2022

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