HB 1239 (2012): requiring the site evaluation committee to consider economic impact prior to issuing a certificate for an energy facility.

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HB 1239 (2012)

requiring the site evaluation committee to consider economic impact prior to issuing a certificate for an energy facility.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 15, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 7, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/7/2012 11:30 AM LOB 304 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 11:00 AM)==
  • February 15, 2012: Executive Session: 2/15/2012 3:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 12-1; RC)
  • March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 449 (2014): relative to the application process for a certificate for an energy facility.

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