HB 1261 (2020): relative to the energy consumption reduction goal.

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HB 1261 (2020)

relative to the energy consumption reduction goal.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 14, 2020 and January 23, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 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 12, 2020 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ley.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • January 23, 2020, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 14, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 10:45 am LOB 304
  • January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 02:45 pm LOB 304
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
  • February 18, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Lay on Table (Rep. Ley): MA VV 03/12/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 399 (2021): relative to the energy consumption reduction goal.
  • HB 175 (2024): relative to the state's energy consumption reduction goal.

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