A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government.
Latest action · Aug 10, 2012 Became Public Law No: 112-167.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedApr 6, 2011
- Passed SenateMay 24, 2012
- Passed HouseAug 2, 2012
- To the PresidentAug 3, 2012
- Became lawAug 10, 2012
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Senators, or (2) Senate employees or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area under Senate jurisdiction on Capitol grounds (covered employees).
Requires the Architect to charge Senators and covered employees fees for the electricity sufficient to cover costs, including those to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations.
Requires the AOC to report triennially to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration on whether or not individuals using the battery charging stations receive a subsidy from the taxpayers, and, if so, to submit a plan to the Committee to update the program to ensure that no subsidy is being received.
Requires the AOC, if the Committee fails to act on the plan within 60 days, to take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 6, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Charles E. Schumer | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| D-NM | Jeff Bingaman | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| R-TN | Lamar Alexander | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | Apr 6, 2011 |
Actions 20
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 10, 2012Became Public Law No: 112-167.
- Aug 10, 2012Signed by President.
- Aug 3, 2012Presented to President.
- Aug 2, 2012Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5649-5650)
- Aug 2, 2012Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1402 | To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government. | Related bill | Aug 16, 2012 |
Subjects
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Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- May 24, 2012Engrossed in Senate
- May 12, 2011Reported to Senate
- Apr 6, 2011Introduced in Senate
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