HB 1611 (2018): establishing a committee to study off-shore wind energy development.

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HB 1611 (2018)

establishing a committee to study off-shore wind energy development.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 169–150.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 6, 2018: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 169, nays 150, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 304
  • February 21, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 169-150 03/06/2018

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