HI HB563 | 2019 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB563

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-1)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-31 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Har, Kong, McDermott, Okimoto, Say, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen, Tokioka excused (2).
Pending: House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Prohibits the issuance of covered source air permits for coal-burning electricity generation facilities after 2022. Prohibits the approval of a new, modified, or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generated from coal. (HB563 HD1)

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Title

Relating To A Coal-free Hawaii.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-31HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Har, Kong, McDermott, Okimoto, Say, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen, Tokioka excused (2).
2019-01-31HouseReported from EEP (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 8) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
2019-01-29HouseThe committees on EEP recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Lowen, Wildberger, Tarnas, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Har, Yamane; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Thielen.
2019-01-25HouseBill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Tuesday, 01-29-19 8:30AM in House conference room 325.
2019-01-22HouseReferred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4
2019-01-22HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2019-01-18HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

HB563 (Carry Over) 2019-01-31 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cabanilla Arakawa, DeCoite, Har, Kong, McDermott, Okimoto, Say, Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen, Tokioka excused (2).

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