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SB 5724 - 2009-10
Concerning the generation of electricity from biomass energy that is a renewable resource.
Sponsors: Pridemore
Bill History

2009 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 29
First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy. (View Original Bill)
Feb 17
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Water & Energy at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Water & Energy at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
EWE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 9
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 10
1st substitute bill substituted (EWE 09). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.
Mar 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 23
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Energy & Communications at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
TEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Mar 27
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Apr 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 8
Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 20
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)
Apr 21
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 21
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 22
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 29
Governor signed.
Chapter 281, 2009 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/26/2009.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
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