HB 1401 (2012): relative to site evaluations and certificates for energy facilities.
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HB 1401 (2012)
relative to site evaluations and certificates for energy facilities.
- 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 9–4 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
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mary Cooney (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Charles Townsend (D - Graf 10)
- Rep. Kathleen Taylor (D - Graf 2)
- Rep. James Aguiar (D - Graf 6)
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- 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 1:15 PM LOB 304
- 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 9-4; RC)
- March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV