Relating to using woody biomass as a green energy technology; and prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Permits contracting agency to include woody biomass energy technology, as alternative to green energy technology, in construction, reconstruction or major renovation of public building for which contracting agency must set aside 1.5 percent of contract price. Defines "woody biomass energy technology." Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jun 2017
Senate Passage
Jul 2017
Signed into Law
Aug 2017
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Signed Aug 15, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Aug 15, 2017
Signed into law
Governor signed.
legislature
Jul 18, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Speaker signed.
legislature
Jul 18, 2017
Legislature · Passed
President signed.
legislature
Jul 7, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Rules suspended. Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
legislature
Jul 6, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Whisnant. Passed.
legislature
Jun 28, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
legislature
Jun 2, 2017
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
legislature
Jun 2, 2017
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to
Rules.
legislature
Apr 20, 2017
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
legislature
Apr 17, 2017
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
legislature
Apr 13, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Knopp. Passed.
legislature
Apr 12, 2017
Legislature · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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