SB 321 (2022): relative to the purchase of output of limited electrical energy producers in intrastate commerce and including qualifying storage systems.

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SB 321 (2022)

relative to the purchase of output of limited electrical energy producers in intrastate commerce and including qualifying storage systems.

  • 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: 218

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 22, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1059s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1059s) 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 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1641h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1641h) 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 17, 2022, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2022, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 12, 2022, 2:00 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

Votes

  • March 17, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1059s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1641h — 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
  • February 22, 2022: Hearing: 02/22/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:15 AM
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1059s , 03/17/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1059s , AA, VV; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1059s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 19, 2022: Executive Session: 04/19/2022 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • April 22, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1641h (Vote 22-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1641h: AA VV 05/04/2022
  • May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1641h: 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
  • June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0218; Effective 06/17/2022

Laws It Would Change

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