SB 417-FN (2022): establishing an electric school bus pilot program.

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SB 417-FN (2022)

establishing an electric school bus pilot program.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Transportation 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 2022-1128s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1128s) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 31, 2022 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study, RC 4Y-20N”. On March 31, 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 31, 2022 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1556h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1556h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 2022 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on April 26, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 27, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On May 4, 2022 the House adopted “Lay SB417 on Table” on a division vote 166–151, on a motion by Rep. Steven Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2022, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • April 12, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
  • April 26, 2022, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1128s — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Interim Study — yeas 4, nays 20, failed
  • March 31, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1556h — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2022, House: Lay SB417 on Table — yeas 166, nays 151, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Transportation
  • January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 101, LOB, 02:20 pm
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1128s , 03/24/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1128s , AA, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1128s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/24/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/31/2022; SC 13A
  • March 31, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, RC 4Y-20N, MF; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Sen. Watters Moved Ought to Pass; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/31/2022
  • March 31, 2022: Introduced 03/31/2022 and referred to Transportation
  • April 12, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/12/2022 09:00 am LOB 201-203
  • April 12, 2022: Executive Session: 04/12/2022 09:00 am LOB 201-203
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1556h (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment # 1556h: AA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1556h: MA VV 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Referred to Finance 04/21/2022
  • April 26, 2022: Division Work Session: 04/26/2022 01:00 pm LOB 209
  • April 27, 2022: Executive Session: 04/27/2022 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Without Recommendation (Vote ; )
  • May 4, 2022: Lay SB417 on Table (Rep. Steven Smith): MA DV 166-151 05/04/2022

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