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HB 1929 - 2007-08
Authorizing utilities to engage in environmental mitigation efforts.
Sponsors: Hurst, Morris, Kenney
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 1
First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications. (View Original Bill)
Feb 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 16
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
TEC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Feb 20
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 23
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28
1st substitute bill substituted (TEC 07). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Mar 2
First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications.
Mar 21
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Water, Energy & Telecommunications at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 22
WET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 23
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 2
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
House concurred in Senate amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 92; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 18
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 19
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 20
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 7
Governor signed.
Chapter 349, 2007 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2007.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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Amendments
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