SB 539-FN (2026): relative to eligible biomass technology in the renewable portfolio standards.
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SB 539-FN (2026)
relative to eligible biomass technology in the renewable portfolio standards.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Energy and Utilities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
- January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- January 29, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:00 pm
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- January 29, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/29/2026