HB 165 (2023): relative to department of energy procedures in lieu of meeting renewable portfolio standards for biomass.
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HB 165 (2023)
relative to department of energy procedures in lieu of meeting renewable portfolio standards for biomass.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Harrington (R - Straf 18) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2023, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
Votes
- February 14, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 31, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/31/2023 01:30 pm LOB 302-304
- January 31, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB165 01/31/2023 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 14, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/14/2023
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1364 (2020): relative to payments to the public utilities commission in lieu of meeting renewable portfolio standards for biomass.