SB 230-FN (2025): relative to electric utility restructuring and investment in distributed energy resources.
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SB 230-FN (2025)
relative to electric utility restructuring and investment in distributed energy resources.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0552s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0552s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 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, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 20, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2025, with 4 people signed in online: 4 in support. The committee held a work session on April 14, 2025. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 05)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 35)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2025, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- March 20, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 7, 2025, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- April 14, 2025, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, 302-304
- April 14, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0552s — voice vote, passed
- March 20, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- February 11, 2025: Hearing: 02/11/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0552s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 6, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0552s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0552s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/06/2025
- March 20, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/20/2025; Vote 6-0; CC
- March 20, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/20/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- April 7, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/07/2025 09:30 am LOB 302-304
- April 14, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 04/14/2025 09:00 am 302-304
- April 14, 2025: Executive Session: 04/14/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
- April 14, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/14/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- May 1, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/01/2025