HB 1170-FN (2024): requiring public benefit and community impact assessments from the department of environmental services.
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HB 1170-FN (2024)
requiring public benefit and community impact assessments from the department of environmental services.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Environment - Administration
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2024, with 15 people signed in online: 13 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2024. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 10, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 6.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wendy Thomas (D - Hills 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Maria Perez (I - Hills 43)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 37)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 2024, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 210-211
- February 14, 2024, 3:30 PM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
- February 20, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
- June 10, 2024, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
- October 15, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 301-303
Votes
- March 7, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 13, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/13/2024 02:00 pm LOB 210-211
- February 14, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 02/14/2024 03:30 pm LOB 301-303
- February 20, 2024: Executive Session: 02/20/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
- February 20, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/20/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 7, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/07/2024
- June 10, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 06/10/2024 11:00 am LOB 301-303
- October 15, 2024: Executive Session: 10/15/2024 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 7-6)