HB 1531 (2006): establishing a commission to study implementing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program.
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HB 1531 (2006)
establishing a commission to study implementing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 2006 and February 9, 2006. The committee voted 9–7 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 177–128.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lawrence Ross (R - Hills 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM304/LOB
- February 7, 2006, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, RM304/LOB
- February 9, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM304/LOB
Votes
- March 9, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 177, nays 128, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 11:00 RM304/LOB
- February 7, 2006: Full Committee Work Session Feb 7 11:00 RM304/LOB
- February 9, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 9 1:00 RM304/LOB
- February 17, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for March 8 (Vote 9-7; RC)
- February 17, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP
- March 9, 2006: ITL, MA, RC (177-128)