HB 467 (2008): establishing a state climate change policy commission and developing a climate action plan and to report on climate change issues.

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HB 467 (2008)

establishing a state climate change policy commission and developing a climate action plan and to report on climate change issues.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 14, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House adopted “Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0880h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 5, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 5, 2007 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 152–80. On April 5, 2007 the House failed “(Rep D. Eaton) Lay on Table” on a division vote 167–93. On April 5, 2007 the House adopted “(Rep Kaen) Recommit” on a division vote 248–19. On April 5, 2007 the House failed “(Rep Whalley) Reconsider” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 5, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 24, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • April 5, 2007: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, During Session Break
  • September 5, 2007, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0880h(NT) — yeas 152, nays 80, failed
  • April 5, 2007, House: (Rep D. Eaton) Lay on Table — yeas 167, nays 93, failed
  • April 5, 2007, House: (Rep Kaen) Recommit — yeas 248, nays 19, passed
  • April 5, 2007, House: (Rep Whalley) Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • January 2, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • March 14, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/14/2007 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0880h}NT for March 27 (vote 11-3; RC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0880h (New Title)
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Rules Suspension: Deadline on Action for Bills Not in 2nd Comm: MA VV necessary 2/3
  • April 5, 2007: Special Order to April 5: Without Objection
  • April 5, 2007: Amendment {0880h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • April 5, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0880h(NT): MF DIV 152-80, Lacking Necessary 2/3
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep D. Eaton) Lay on Table: MF DIV 167-93, Lacking Necessary 2/3
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep Kaen) Recommit: MA DIV 248-19, Necessary 2/3
  • April 5, 2007: (Rep Whalley) Reconsider: MF VV
  • April 5, 2007: Executive Session: 4/5/07 During Session Break
  • April 5, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 5, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/5/07 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • November 14, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 2 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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