HB 162 (2017): relative to the criteria for the issuance of certificates for the siting of high pressure gas pipelines.
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HB 162 (2017)
relative to the criteria for the issuance of certificates for the siting of high pressure gas pipelines.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 20–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carol Roberts (D - Hills 4)
- Rep. John O'Day (R - Ches 11)
- Rep. John Lewicke (R - Hills 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 21, 2017, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
- February 21, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 02/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
- February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 20-1; CC)
- March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017