HB 385 (2023): relative to the approval of community electric aggregation plans by the department of energy.

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HB 385 (2023)

relative to the approval of community electric aggregation plans by the department of energy.

  • 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: 85

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0360h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0360h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 18, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2023, making it Chapter 85 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • February 7, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • April 11, 2023, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • March 9, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0360h — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 6, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/06/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • February 7, 2023: Executive Session: 02/07/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0360h 02/16/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2023: Amendment #2023-0360h : AA VV 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0360h: MA VV 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Introduced 03/09/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • April 11, 2023: Hearing: 04/11/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am
  • May 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/18/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 22A
  • May 18, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/08/2023)
  • June 8, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/08/2023
  • June 20, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/20/2023; Chapter 85; Eff: 06/20/2023

Laws It Would Change

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