HB 1478 (2020): repealing the law on preservation and use of renewable generation to provide fuel diversity.
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HB 1478 (2020)
repealing the law on preservation and use of renewable generation to provide fuel diversity.
- Status: Killed
- 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 a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 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 10–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm LOB 304
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 304
- March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020