HB 1418 (2020): authorizing funds of the department of agriculture to be used for increasing farm energy efficiency.
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HB 1418 (2020)
authorizing funds of the department of agriculture to be used for increasing farm energy efficiency.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Agriculture
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, 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 met in executive session on September 23, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 8.
Sponsors
- Rep. Craig Thompson (D - Ches 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Elaine French (D - Graf 14)
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 21)
- Rep. Howard Pearl (R - Merr 26)
- Rep. Rebecca McWilliams (D - Merr 27)
- Rep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
- September 23, 2020, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 11:00 am LOB 303
- February 27, 2020: Executive Session: 02/27/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2020
- September 23, 2020: Executive Session: 09/23/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/98901909120
- October 5, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-8)