SB 166-FN (2023): relative to electric grid modernization.

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SB 166-FN (2023)

relative to electric grid modernization.

  • 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: 243

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 2023-0831s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0831s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 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 unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1392h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1392h) 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 reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Kevin Avard. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Vose. On June 29, 2023 the House adopted the conference report (2023-2217c) on a voice vote. On June 29, 2023 the Senate adopted the conference report (2023-2217c) 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 8, 2023, making it Chapter 243 of the session laws. It took effect on October 7, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2023, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 10, 2023, 10:00 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
  • June 20, 2023, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0831s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1392h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendments; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — 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, 01:15 pm
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0831s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0831s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0831s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • 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 10:00 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 #2023-1392h 04/18/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1392h : AA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1392h: MA VV 05/04/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendments; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 15, 2023: President Appoints: Senators Avard, Birdsell, Watters; (In Recess 06/08/2023)
  • June 15, 2023: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Vose): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Vose, D. Thomas, Harrington, Cormen 06/15/2023
  • June 19, 2023: Conferee Change: Rep. Bernardy Replaces Rep. Harrington 06/19/2023
  • June 20, 2023: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/20/2023, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, SH
  • June 22, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2217c Filed 06/22/2023; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report 2023-2217c: Adopted, VV 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2217c , 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 8, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/08/2023; Chapter 0243; Effective 10/07/2023

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