HB 246-FN (2023): relative to uses of moneys in the renewable energy fund.

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HB 246-FN (2023)

relative to uses of moneys in the renewable energy fund.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. A floor amendment (2023-0288h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2023 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 179–186. On February 14, 2023 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a division vote 184–184. On February 14, 2023 the House adopted “Lay HB246 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hoell. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 26, 2023, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2023, 4:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • January 31, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • February 3, 2023, 4:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 14, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 179, nays 186, failed
  • February 14, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 184, nays 184, failed
  • February 14, 2023, House: Lay HB246 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 23, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/23/2023 03:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 24, 2023: Executive Session: 01/24/2023 04:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 31, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/31/2023 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • February 3, 2023: Executive Session: 02/03/2023 04:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • February 3, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/03/2023 (Vote ; RC)
  • February 14, 2023: Amendment #2023-0288h : AA VV 02/14/2023
  • February 14, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0288h: MF RC 179-186 02/14/2023
  • February 14, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF DV 184-184 02/14/2023
  • February 14, 2023: Lay HB246 on Table (Rep. Hoell): MA VV 02/14/2023
  • October 26, 2023: Died on Table, Session ended 10/26/2023

Laws It Would Change

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