SB 225 (2023): establishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation.

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SB 225 (2023)

establishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 228

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 14, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0537s). The committee's amendment (2023-0537s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2023-0641s), offered by Sen. Debra Altschiller, was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 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 17, 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 2023-1397h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1397h) 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 August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2023, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • April 17, 2023, 9:00 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

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-0537s and 2023-0641s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1397h — 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 14, 2023: Hearing: 02/14/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0537s , 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0537s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Sen. Altschiller Floor Amendment #2023-0641s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2023-0537s and 2023-0641s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Special Order to when Senator Pearl returns, Without Objection; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Sen. Bradley Withdraws Motion to Special Order; 02/22/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • April 17, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/17/2023 09:00 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 #2023-1397h 04/18/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1397h : AA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1397h: 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
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0228
  • August 9, 2023: I. Section 2 Effective 11/01/2023
  • August 9, 2023: II. Remainder Effective 08/04/2023

Laws It Would Change

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