HB 1250 (2022): requiring the public utilities commission to consider climate change in making rate-setting decisions.

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HB 1250 (2022)

requiring the public utilities commission to consider climate change in making rate-setting decisions.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 12–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 17, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1250 on Table” on a division vote 168–143, on a motion by Rep. Thomas.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2022, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB306-308

Votes

  • March 17, 2022, House: Lay HB1250 on Table — yeas 168, nays 143, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 25, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/25/2022 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2022: Executive Session: 02/28/2022 10:00 a.m. LOB306-308
  • March 8, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-10; RC)
  • March 8, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • March 17, 2022: Lay HB1250 on Table (Rep. Thomas): MA DV 168-143 03/17/2022

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