HB 316 (2015): establishing a committee to study offshore wind energy production.

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HB 316 (2015)

establishing a committee to study offshore wind energy production.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 17, 2015: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 11:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 LOB 304
  • February 23, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 (Vote 11-7; RC); HC18, PG. 362
  • February 23, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 4, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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