SB 424-FN (2022): relative to renewable energy and natural gas.

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SB 424-FN (2022)

relative to renewable energy and natural gas.

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: 279

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 15, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0786s). The committee's amendment (2022-0786s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 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 pass it. On March 24, 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 28, 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 majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 5, 2022 the House failed “Lay SB424 on Table” on a division vote 139–190, on a motion by Rep. Somssich. On May 5, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 214–118. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2022-2098e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment (2022-2098) was considered. These correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 24, 2022, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws. It took effect on June 24, 2022.

Hearings and Sessions

February 15, 2022, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 11, 2022, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
April 11, 2022, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308

Votes

February 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0786s — voice vote, passed
March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 5, 2022, House: Lay SB424 on Table — yeas 139, nays 190, failed
May 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 214, nays 118, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
February 15, 2022: Hearing: 02/15/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
February 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0786s , 02/24/2022; SC 8A
February 24, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0786s , AA, VV; 02/24/2022
February 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0786s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/24/2022
March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2022
March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
April 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/11/2022 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
April 11, 2022: Executive Session: 04/11/2022 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
April 15, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 15-5; RC)
April 15, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
May 5, 2022: Lay SB424 on Table (Rep. Somssich): MF DV 139-190 05/05/2022
May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA DV 214-118 05/05/2022
May 26, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2098e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 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 7, 2022: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2022-2098- EBA: AA VV (in recess of) 05/26/2022
June 24, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2022; Chapter 0279; Effective 06/24/2022

Laws It Would Change

RSA 378:39