SB 595-FN (2024): relative to the rates for pole attachments.
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SB 595-FN (2024)
relative to the rates for pole attachments.
- 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: 312
The Story
It was introduced on January 18, 2024 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0787s). The committee's amendment (2024-0787s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2024-1009s), offered by Sen. Kevin Avard, was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 14, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1950h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1950h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 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 312 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2024.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2024, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- April 15, 2024, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- April 29, 2024, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- April 29, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- May 14, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-0787s, and 2024-1009s — voice vote, passed
- March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1950h — voice vote, passed
- May 30, 2024, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 18, 2024: Introduced 01/18/2024 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 20, 2024: Hearing: 02/20/2024, Room 103, SH, 09:45 am
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0787s , 03/07/2024, Vote 4-0
- March 7, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0787s , AA, VV; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Sen. Avard Floor Amendment #2024-1009s , AA, VV; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2024-0787s, and 2024-1009s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/07/2024
- March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2024, Vote 7-0
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
- March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- April 15, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/15/2024 09:00 am LOB 302-304
- April 29, 2024: Executive Session: 04/29/2024 10:30 am LOB 302-304
- April 29, 2024: Full committee Work Session: 04/29/2024 09:00 am LOB 302-304
- May 14, 2024: Executive Session: 05/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- May 14, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1950h 05/14/2024 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- May 23, 2024: Amendment #2024-1950h : AA VV 05/23/2024
- May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1950h: MA VV 05/23/2024
- 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 0312; Effective 07/01/2024