Today the House passed House Bill 2001 following debate from members of the House. The bill passed with 95 ayes, 4 nays, and with 1 not voting. The bill will repeal the majority of the Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act, leaving a small section relating to net metering.
Two bills were also on second reading. House Bill 2025, which would prohibit certain sex offenders from loitering within 1,000 feet of a school or child-care facility was amended by John Shott (R-Mercer). The amendment aimed to strengthen the language of the bill and was passed by unanimous voice vote. It will be moved to third reading.
House Bill 2201 was also moved to third reading. This bill would require the Public Service Commission to adopt certain net metering rules and interconnection rules and standards.
The House is adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The following House committees will meet today:
Health & Human Resources will meet at 2pm in Room 215E
Energy will meet at 2pm in 410M
Senior Issues will meet at 1pm in 434M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Finance will meet at 9am in 460M
Government Organization will meet at 9am in 215E
Judiciary will meet at 9am in 410M
