HCM 2014 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

corporation commission; reliable energy

HCM 2014 is a memorial (not a bill) passed by Arizona's legislature requesting the Arizona Corporation Commission take specific actions. It asks the Commission to prevent utilities from retiring coal plants (including planned 2025 closures) and to halt "Net Zero" commitments, instead prioritizing reliable, dispatchable energy sources like coal over intermittent renewables. The memorial cites concerns about grid reliability, affordability (referencing Arizona's current electricity costs), and aligns with President Trump's executive orders supporting coal. It does not create new law but urges the Commission to revise its energy policies.

Issues: ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Engrossed Version → Senate Engrossed Version · 5 edits · Apr 30, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was substantially rewritten from a version opposing renewable energy mandates to a version supporting coal power and opposing 'Net Zero' commitments. The House version argued against renewable energy requirements, citing high costs and reliability concerns, while the Senate version now explicitly supports coal generation, references President Trump's energy emergency declaration, and calls for reopening shuttered coal plants. This represents a complete ideological reversal in the bill's approach to Arizona's energy policy.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from opposing renewable energy mandates to actively supporting coal power generation and opposing utility 'Net Zero' commitments. The Senate version adds specific calls to reconsider coal plant closures and direct utilities to prioritize reliable baseload power.

REQUIREMENT

Removed all arguments opposing renewable energy mandates and the 'Net Zero' concept, including claims about high costs and reliability issues with solar and wind.

Added provisions supporting coal power generation, including calls to reactivate shuttered coal plants and prevent utility 'Net Zero' commitments.

Added requirement for Arizona Corporation Commission to reconsider previous decisions approving coal plant closures, specifically mentioning Cholla Generating Station and Four Corners Power Plant.

Reordered and renumbered the memorial's requests, with new provisions prioritizing reliable baseload power and supporting President Trump's energy agenda.

TIMELINE

Added specific references to President Trump's January 20, 2025 energy emergency declaration and April 8, 2025 executive orders.

Floor votes · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

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Apr 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

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Apr 17, 2025

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Mar 18, 2025

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Feb 26, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

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Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

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