SB 40 (2023): relative to participation in net energy metering by small hydroelectric generators.

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SB 40 (2023)

relative to participation in net energy metering by small hydroelectric generators.

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: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0058s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0058s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 19, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On January 19, 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 3, 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 2023-1373h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1373h) 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 15, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2023-2182e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 30, 2023, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2023.

Hearings and Sessions

January 17, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
April 3, 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

January 19, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0058s — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1373h — voice vote, passed
June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
January 17, 2023: Hearing: 01/17/2023, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
January 19, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0058s , 01/19/2023; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6A
January 19, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0058s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/19/2023
January 19, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0058s , AA, VV; 01/19/2023
March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
April 3, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/03/2023 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 #2023-1373h 04/18/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1373h : AA VV 05/04/2023
May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1373h: MA VV 05/04/2023
June 1, 2023: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
June 15, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2182e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/15/2023
June 15, 2023: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2023-2182e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/15/2023)
June 15, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/15/2023)
June 15, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/15/2023
June 30, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/30/2023; Chapter 0141; Effective 06/30/2023

Laws It Would Change

RSA 362-A:9