HB 605-FN (2023): relative to solar generation under the renewable portfolio standards.
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HB 605-FN (2023)
relative to solar generation under the renewable portfolio standards.
- Status: Killed
- 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 held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 16, 2023 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 181–188. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On March 16, 2023 the House failed “Reconsider HB605” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ned Raynolds (D - Rock 39) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- February 16, 2023, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
Votes
- March 16, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 181, nays 188, failed
- March 16, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- March 16, 2023, House: Reconsider HB605 — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- February 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/07/2023 10:30 am LOB 302-304
- February 16, 2023: Executive Session: 02/16/2023 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
- February 16, 2023: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 02/16/2023 (Vote ; RC)
- March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass: MF DV 181-188 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Reconsider HB605 (Rep. Sweeney): MF VV 03/16/2023