Relating to energy facilities.
Summary
Modifies definition of "energy facility" for purposes of regulation of energy facilities by Energy Facility Siting Council. Broadens provisions for types of electric power generating plants that may elect to obtain site certificate from council if otherwise not required to obtain site certificate. Allows counties to approve permits for certain small renewable energy facilities. Establishes permit criteria.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jun 2019
House Passage
Jul 2019
Senate Passage
Jul 2019
Signed into Law
Aug 2019
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Signed Aug 9, 2019
Floor votes · Senate Jun 30, 2019 · House Jun 24, 2019
How they voted
25–2
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Jun 30, 2019
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
I
Independent1
0% Nay
R
Republican11
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Aug 9, 2019
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jul 3, 2019
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jul 2, 2019
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 30, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
Jun 29, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Jun 24, 2019
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.
lower
Jun 19, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Jun 10, 2019
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Jun 5, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
lower
Apr 16, 2019
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 16, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 18, 2019
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
lower
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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