HB 211 (2023): relative to a report by the department of energy on the effectiveness of the system benefits charge.

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HB 211 (2023)

relative to a report by the department of energy on the effectiveness of the system benefits charge.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 23, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2023-2178s), offered by Sen. Kevin Avard, was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-2177s), offered by Sen. Kevin Avard, was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 8, 2023 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate”. On June 8, 2023 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2177s and 2023-2178s and Requests CofC (Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Aron, Bixby)” on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. A committee of conference met on June 20, 2023 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2023 the Senate adopted the conference report (2023-2215c) on a voice vote. On June 29, 2023 the House adopted the conference report (2023-2215c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2023, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • February 6, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • May 23, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • June 20, 2023, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • February 14, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2177s and 2023-2178s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2177s and 2023-2178s and Requests CofC (Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Aron, Bixby) — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 23, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/23/2023 04:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 24, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/24/2023 04:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 3, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/03/2023 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  • February 6, 2023: Executive Session: 02/06/2023 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/23 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 14, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/14/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Introduced 02/22/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • May 23, 2023: Hearing: 05/23/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • June 8, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 06/08/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • June 8, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Remove HB 211 from the Consent Calendar; 06/07/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Sen. Avard Floor Amendment #2023-2178s , AA, VV; 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Sen. Avard Floor Amendment #2023-2177s , AA, VV; 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-2177s and 2023-2178s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-2177s and 2023-2178s and Requests CofC (Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Aron, Bixby): MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Birdsell, Watters; 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Avard Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 20, 2023: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/20/2023 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • June 21, 2023: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2023-2215c ; 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2215c , Adopted, VV; 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report 2023-2215c: Adopted, VV 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/04/2023; Chapter 181; eff: 10/03/2023

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