SB5445Introduced in the Senate
Revised for engrossed: Encouraging the development of distributed energy resources.
Introduced by Matt Boehnke, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revised for engrossed: Encouraging the development of distributed energy resources.
Where it stands
Effective date 7/27/2025.
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 22, 2025
48
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
48 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Keith Goehner | 012A | Yes |
| Paul Harris | 017B | Yes |
| Jessica Bateman | 022B | Yes |
| Mike Chapman | 024A | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Emily Alvarado | 034A | Yes |
| Vandana Slatter | 048A | Yes |
| Derek Stanford | 1 | Yes |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 10:30 AM.
ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
1st substitute bill substituted
Floor amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1.
First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Environment & Energy at 8:00 AM.
ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment
Referred to Appropriations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
APP - Majority; do pass with amendment
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Committee amendment not adopted.
Committee amendment
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Senate concurred in House amendments.
Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Delivered to Governor.
Governor signed.
Chapter 265, 2025 Laws.
Effective date 7/27/2025.
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