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HB 1233 - 2017-18
Enabling electric utilities to prepare for the distributed energy future.
Sponsors: Morris, Tarleton, Hudgins
Bill History

2017 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 13
First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (View Original Bill)
Jan 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)

2017 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Apr 24
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

May 23
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2017 3RD SPECIAL SESSION

Jun 21
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2018 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 23
Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 24
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology & Economic Development at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Jan 30
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 8
1st substitute bill substituted (TED 18). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 13
First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.
Feb 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Technology at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 22
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment & Technology at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
EENT - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 23
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 28
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 8
By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
For a complete list of documents, go to Online Reports Text of a Legislative Document.
Fiscal Note
Amendments
Available Videos