HB 1617-FN (2024): relative to energy procurement agreements for default service.
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HB 1617-FN (2024)
relative to energy procurement agreements for default service.
- 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 9, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on January 16, 2024. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent 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
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. James Summers (R - Rock 20)
- Rep. Thomas Cormen (D - Graf 15)
- Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 35)
- Rep. Chris Muns (D - Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 2024, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- January 16, 2024, 2:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 302-304
- January 16, 2024, 3:00 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 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/09/2024 09:00 am LOB 302-304
- January 16, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 01/16/2024 02:30 pm LOB 302-304
- January 16, 2024: Executive Session: 01/16/2024 03:00 pm LOB 302-304
- January 16, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/16/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- 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)