SB 727 – Requires that the comprehensive state energy plan be reviewed by the Division of Energy by January 1, 2020, and biennially thereafter, and updated if necessary

• Sponsor: Emery
• LR Number: 4748H.02C
• Committee: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Last Action: 5/18/2018 - H Informal Calendar Senate Bills for Third Reading w/HCS
• Title: HCS SB 727
• Effective Date: August 28, 2018
• House Handler: Bondon

Current Bill Summary

HCS/SB 727 - This act requires that the comprehensive state energy plan implemented by the Division of Energy shall be reviewed by the Division by January 1, 2020, and biennially thereafter, and updated if necessary. This act requires the Division of Energy, either directly or through contracting with an organization, to use a diverse stakeholder system to conduct the review. Further, this act requires the Division of Energy to issue a report, along with the review, suggesting policy changes as set forth in this act.

This act is substantially similar to HB 1998 (2018), and is similar to SB 278 (2017), SCS/HCS/HB 661 (2017), a provision contained in the perfected HCS/HB 340 (2017), SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1804 (2016), and a provision contained in the perfected HCS/HB 2689 (2016).

KAYLA HAHN