HB 518 (2018): eliminating the cap on net metering.
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HB 518 (2018)
eliminating the cap on net metering.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 6, 2017, September 21, 2017, October 5, 2017 and October 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 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 January 3, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Richard Barry (R - Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Herbert Vadney (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 301-303
- February 14, 2017, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 14, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- September 6, 2017, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- September 21, 2017, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- October 5, 2017, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- October 25, 2017, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- October 25, 2017, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- January 3, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 301-303
- February 14, 2017: Full Committee Work Session: 02/14/2017 10:15 AM LOB 304
- February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:30 PM LOB 304
- February 15, 2017: Retained in Committee
- September 6, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 09/06/2017 10:00 AM LOB 304
- September 21, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
- October 5, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/05/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
- October 25, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
- October 25, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 10/25/2017 01:00 PM LOB 304
- October 25, 2017: Executive Session: 10/25/2017 02:00 PM LOB 304
- January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 01/03/2018 (Vote 20-1; CC)
- January 3, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/03/2018