Energy mandates; SCC and JLARC to prepare an assessment of economic impact on customers. (SB647)

Introduced By

Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Impact assessment for energy mandates. Requires standing committees of the General Assembly to request that the State Corporation Commission or the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission prepare an assessment of the economic impact, on customers and public utilities in the Commonwealth, of any proposed state law or other mandate that affects the use, delivery, availability or regulation of energy in the Commonwealth. The assessment is required to be completed within 24 months. Evaluations of the economic impact of existing energy mandates shall be conducted in accordance with a schedule submitted by the committees of the General Assembly having jurisdiction over commerce and trade matters. Amends § 67-103, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/19/2010 Presented and ordered printed 10104209D
  • 01/19/2010 Referred to Committee on Rules
  • 01/22/2010 Assigned Rules sub: #1
  • 01/27/2010 Impact statement from SCC (SB647)
  • 02/05/2010 Assigned Rules sub: #1
  • 02/12/2010 Continued to 2011 in Rules (17-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical duplicates of this one: HB1274.