HB 1659 (2016): relative to the implementation of the clean power state implementation plan.
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HB 1659 (2016)
relative to the implementation of the clean power state implementation plan.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2016 and February 16, 2016. The minority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 20–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Herbert Vadney (R - Belk 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 16, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 11:00 AM LOB 304
- February 12, 2016: Executive Session: 02/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB 304
- February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 01:00 PM LOB 304
- March 1, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 20-1; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/10/2016