HB 614-FN (2022): exempting the state and political subdivisions from payment of the costs of compliance with the renewable portfolio standard.

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HB 614-FN (2022)

exempting the state and political subdivisions from payment of the costs of compliance with the renewable portfolio standard.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0156h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0156h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 24, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 198–150. On February 24, 2021 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 7, 2021, September 15, 2021, September 28, 2021, October 7, 2021, November 4, 2021 and November 10, 2021. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2238h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2238h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 177–158. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 22, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 28, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2021, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • March 10, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means
  • September 7, 2021, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means
  • September 15, 2021, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • September 28, 2021, 9:50 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • September 28, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means
  • October 7, 2021, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • November 4, 2021, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • November 4, 2021, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • November 10, 2021, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 104
  • November 10, 2021, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
  • March 22, 2022, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103

Votes

  • February 26, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 198, nays 150, passed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2238h — yeas 177, nays 158, passed
  • April 28, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 03:00 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92874903669 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 16, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0156h (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • February 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 24, 2021: Amendment #2021-0156h : AA VV 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MA RC 198-150 02/24/2021
  • February 24, 2021: Referred to Ways and Means 02/24/2021
  • March 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/10/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99357402693 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 30, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • September 7, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 09/07/2021 09:30 am LOB 202 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • September 15, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/15/2021 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 28, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 09/28/2021 09:30 am LOB 202 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • September 28, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2021 09:50 am LOB 104
  • September 28, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 09/28/2021 11:00 am LOB 202-204 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • October 7, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/07/2021 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • November 4, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/04/2021 09:30 am LOB 104
  • November 4, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 11/04/2021 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 10, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/10/2021 12:30 pm LOB 104
  • November 10, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 11/10/2021 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
  • November 10, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2238h 11/10/2021 (Vote 12-7; RC)
  • November 17, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2238h : AA VV 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2238h: MA DV 177-158 01/06/2022
  • March 22, 2022: Hearing: 03/22/2022, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 28, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/28/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/28/2022

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