SB 161 (2023): relative to low-moderate income community solar projects.

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SB 161 (2023)

relative to low-moderate income community solar projects.

  • 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: 166

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0411s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0411s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2023. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1346h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1346h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 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 June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 166 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 10, 2023, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • April 17, 2023, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0411s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1346h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • February 2, 2023: Hearing: 02/02/2023, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0411s , 02/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 9A
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0411s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0411s , AA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 10, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/10/2023 09:30 am LOB 302-304
  • April 17, 2023: Full Committee Work Session: 04/17/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2023: Executive Session: 04/18/2023 09:00 am LOB 302-304
  • April 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1346h 04/18/2023 (Vote 18-2; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1346h : AA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1346h: MA VV 05/04/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • July 28, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2023; Chapter 0166
  • August 1, 2023: I. Sections 2 &3 Effective 09/26/2023
  • August 1, 2023: II. Remainder Effective 07/28/2023

Laws It Would Change

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