SB 391 (2024): relative to electric grid interconnection for certain customer generators.

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SB 391 (2024)

relative to electric grid interconnection for certain customer 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: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0536s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0536s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2024 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 February 22, 2024 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2024, with 110 people signed in online: 108 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on March 25, 2024. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1491h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1491h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 30, 2024 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 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 26, 2024, making it Chapter 287 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2024.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2024, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
  • March 19, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • March 25, 2024, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • April 15, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0536s — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1491h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 23, 2024: Hearing: 01/23/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0536s , 02/15/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 15, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0536s , AA, VV; 02/15/2024
  • February 15, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0536s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2024
  • February 22, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 02/22/2024 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 19, 2024: Public Hearing: 03/19/2024 10:30 am LOB 302-304
  • March 25, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 03/25/2024 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 15, 2024: Executive Session: 04/15/2024 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • April 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1491h 04/15/2024 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • May 2, 2024: Amendment #2024-1491h : AA VV 05/02/2024
  • May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1491h: MA VV 05/02/2024
  • May 30, 2024: Sen. Avard Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/30/2024
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
  • June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
  • July 26, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/26/2024; Chapter 0287; Effective 07/26/2024

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