HB 1398 (2024): relative to utility recovery of costs associated with net energy metering.

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HB 1398 (2024)

relative to utility recovery of costs associated with net energy metering.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2024, with 111 people signed in online: 8 in support and 103 in opposition. The committee held a work session on January 9, 2024. The committee met in executive session on January 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 1, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 7, 2024. The committee met in executive session on October 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2024, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • October 7, 2024, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
  • October 7, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304

Votes

  • February 1, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 8, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/08/2024 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 01/09/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Executive Session: 01/09/2024 02:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • January 9, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/09/2024 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • February 1, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/01/2024
  • October 7, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 10/07/2024 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  • October 7, 2024: Executive Session: 10/07/2024 01:00 pm LOB 302-304
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)

Laws It Would Change

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