HB 213 (2022): relative to the elimination of useful thermal energy from renewable energy classes.

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HB 213 (2022)

relative to the elimination of useful thermal energy from renewable energy classes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2021. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2021. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2021, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 22, 2021, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 5, 2021, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 8, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • September 15, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB302-304
  • October 6, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • February 12, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/12/2021 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98218369454 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 22, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/22/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following links: 1. 1. To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91732382660
  • March 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 03/05/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95412375991 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 8, 2021: Executive Session: 03/08/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96232478698
  • March 10, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • June 21, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 06/21/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98681120846
  • September 15, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/15/2021 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 26, 2021: Executive Session: 10/26/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB302-304
  • November 4, 2021: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB366 11/04/2021 (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/05/2022
  • October 6, 2022: Executive Session: 10/06/2022 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-4)

Laws It Would Change

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  • HB 166 (2024): relative to the elimination of useful thermal energy from renewable energy classes.
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