HB 1215 (2020): relative to the installation of solar energy systems in condominiums and homeowner associations.
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HB 1215 (2020)
relative to the installation of solar energy systems in condominiums and homeowner associations.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 1, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 40)
- Rep. Troy Merner (R - Coos 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 13, 2020, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- September 1, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:15 am LOB 302
- February 13, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2020 09:30 am LOB 302
- February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 302
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 1, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/01/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/99708430633 - Executive Session to Follow
- October 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)