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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 4, 2021 MA S 2995 Amends State Climate Goals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
Dec. 3, 2020 OH SCR 8 Authorizes Congress to Pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 and Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent Nationwide Bill Passed - House (61 - 32)
Dec. 2, 2020 CO SB 20B-003 Appropriates Funds for Energy Utility Bill Payment Assistance Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
Dec. 2, 2020 MI HB 6233 Prohibits Direct or Indirect Ownership of Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Facilities by Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - House (65 - 39)
Nov. 19, 2020 PA SB 845 Specifies the Size, Weight, Loads, and Regulations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (132 - 70)
Nov. 17, 2020 PA SB 790 Repeals Certain Oil and Gas Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
Nov. 16, 2020 NJ S 2484 Establishes the Office of Clean Energy Equity Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
Oct. 21, 2020 LA HB 29 Establishes Severance Tax Exemption for Oil Wells Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 17)
Sept. 24, 2020 National HR 4447 Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (220 - 185)
Sept. 9, 2020 PA HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
Sept. 9, 2020 PA HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ S 232 Requires the Evaluation of Environmental and Public Health Stressors Bill Passed - House (49 - 28)
Aug. 27, 2020 NJ A 3367 Requires Installment of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Common Interest Communities Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
Aug. 10, 2020 OR HB 4302 Limits Number of Onshore Exploration Sites and Oil Wells Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
July 8, 2020 PA HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - House (130 - 71)
July 8, 2020 PA HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - House (130 - 71)
July 1, 2020 HI SB 2629 Prohibits Burning Coal After 2022 Bill Passed - House (46 - 5)
June 29, 2020 NJ S 232 Requires the Evaluation of Environmental and Public Health Stressors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
June 26, 2020 CA SB 1215 Appropriates Funds to Assist Municipalities with Power Outages Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
June 10, 2020 CO HB 20-1143 Increases Maximum Fines for Air and Water Quality Violations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
June 10, 2020 NY S 8075 Amends Tax Law to Include Nuclear Fuel From Ceased Plants Bill Passed - House (114 - 30)
June 10, 2020 CA AB 3214 Increases Penalties for Oil Spills Bill Passed - House (41 - 28)
June 9, 2020 NY S 8075 Amends Tax Law to Include Nuclear Fuel From Ceased Plants Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 17)
June 5, 2020 CO HB 20-1143 Increases Maximum Fines for Air and Water Quality Violations Bill Passed - House (40 - 24)
May 27, 2020 PA SB 790 Repeals Certain Oil and Gas Regulations Bill Passed - House (109 - 93)
May 22, 2020 LA HB 506 Reduces Severance Tax Rate for Oil Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
May 20, 2020 LA SB 440 Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
May 11, 2020 MN HF 4502 Increases the Minnesota Conservation Program's Energy Savings Goal Bill Passed - House (79 - 55)
March 12, 2020 WY SF 138 Authorizes One Million Acre Land Purchase Conference Report Adopted - House (46 - 10)
March 12, 2020 ME LD 1894 Increases Purchases of Electric School Buses Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
March 12, 2020 ME LD 13 Authorizes a Streamlined Process for Microgrid Implementation Bill Passed - House (85 - 54)
March 12, 2020 AL SB 45 Amends Criminal Trespassing Penalties Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
March 11, 2020 WY HB 200 Establishes Low-Carbon Energy Standards and Subsidizes Carbon Capture Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 18)
March 10, 2020 SD SB 151 Defines "Critical Infrastructure" and Restructures Associated Crimes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
March 10, 2020 WY HB 200 Establishes Low-Carbon Energy Standards and Subsidizes Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
March 8, 2020 VA SB 710 Expands Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
March 8, 2020 VA SB 710 Expands Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference Report Adopted - House (60 - 31)
March 2, 2020 AK SB 115 Increases the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 5)
Feb. 14, 2020 OR HB 4067 Authorizes the Public Utility Commission to Provide Assistance to Low-Income Earners Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
Feb. 13, 2020 AZ HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
Feb. 12, 2020 AZ HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 23)
Feb. 10, 2020 KY HB 44 Amends Criminal Trespassing Laws Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (71 - 7)
Feb. 3, 2020 IN HB 1414 Requires Notification from Utility Companies Prior to Closure of Energy Plant Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
Jan. 29, 2020 WA HB 1110 Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation Fuels Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
Jan. 27, 2020 CA AB 1441 Amends Oil Drilling Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
Dec. 2, 2019 National PN 1268 Nomination of Dan Brouillette as the Secretary of Energy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (70 - 15)
Nov. 21, 2019 National PN 1268 Nomination of Dan Brouillette as the Secretary of Energy Cloture Invoked - Senate (74 - 18)
Oct. 31, 2019 National HR 823 Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act Bill Passed - House (227 - 182)
Oct. 17, 2019 National S J Res 53 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Electric Utility Generating Units; Revisions to Emission Guidelines Implementing Regulations" Bill Failed - Senate (41 - 53)
Sept. 19, 2019 PA HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
Sept. 19, 2019 PA HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
Sept. 18, 2019 NH HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Veto Override Failed - House (221 - 157)
Sept. 12, 2019 National HR 1146 Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 193)
Sept. 11, 2019 CA AB 936 Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
Sept. 11, 2019 National HR 1941 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Bill Passed - House (238 - 189)
Sept. 10, 2019 CA SB 551 Amends Oil and Gas Pipeline Facility Decommissioning Regulations Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
Sept. 3, 2019 CA AB 1440 Amends State Law Concerning Oil and Gas Extraction Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
July 17, 2019 OH HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
June 30, 2019 OR HB 2007 Reduces Number of Diesel Trucks Allowed in Specified Counties Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
June 27, 2019 NH HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
June 18, 2019 OR SB 1044 Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
June 18, 2019 NY S 6599 Increases Renewable Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
June 12, 2019 NC SB 377 Establishes Restrictions on State Wind Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
June 6, 2019 NH SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (217 - 139)
June 5, 2019 OR HB 2623 Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 19)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 1440 Amends State Law Concerning Oil and Gas Extraction Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
May 30, 2019 CA AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
May 29, 2019 OR HB 2623 Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
May 29, 2019 CA SB 551 Amends Oil and Gas Pipeline Facility Decommissioning Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
May 29, 2019 OH HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
May 29, 2019 CA AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
May 24, 2019 CA AB 936 Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
May 23, 2019 NH SB 165 Authorizes Solar Energy Development in Low-Income Communities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (229 - 113)
May 13, 2019 NE LB 155 Amends Eminent Domain Provisions to Apply to Renewable Energy Generation Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
May 8, 2019 NH SB 284 Establishes a Statewide Customer Use Online Energy Data Platform "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (218 - 133)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/04 S 2995 Amends State Climate Goals Conference Report Adopted - Senate (38 - 2)
12/03 SCR 8 Authorizes Congress to Pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2019 and Make Daylight Savings Time Permanent Nationwide Bill Passed - House (61 - 32)
12/02 SB 20B-003 Appropriates Funds for Energy Utility Bill Payment Assistance Bill Passed - House (59 - 5)
12/02 HB 6233 Prohibits Direct or Indirect Ownership of Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Facilities by Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Bill Passed - House (65 - 39)
11/19 SB 845 Specifies the Size, Weight, Loads, and Regulations for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (132 - 70)
11/17 SB 790 Repeals Certain Oil and Gas Regulations Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (29 - 19)
11/16 S 2484 Establishes the Office of Clean Energy Equity Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
10/21 HB 29 Establishes Severance Tax Exemption for Oil Wells Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 17)
9/24 HR 4447 Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 Bill Passed - House (220 - 185)
9/09 HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
9/09 HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 17)
8/27 S 232 Requires the Evaluation of Environmental and Public Health Stressors Bill Passed - House (49 - 28)
8/27 A 3367 Requires Installment of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Common Interest Communities Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 2)
8/10 HB 4302 Limits Number of Onshore Exploration Sites and Oil Wells Bill Passed - House (34 - 23)
7/08 HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - House (130 - 71)
7/08 HB 2025 Requires Legislative Authorization Before Entering a State or Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program Bill Passed - House (130 - 71)
7/01 SB 2629 Prohibits Burning Coal After 2022 Bill Passed - House (46 - 5)
6/29 S 232 Requires the Evaluation of Environmental and Public Health Stressors Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 14)
6/26 SB 1215 Appropriates Funds to Assist Municipalities with Power Outages Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
6/10 HB 20-1143 Increases Maximum Fines for Air and Water Quality Violations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 14)
6/10 S 8075 Amends Tax Law to Include Nuclear Fuel From Ceased Plants Bill Passed - House (114 - 30)
6/10 AB 3214 Increases Penalties for Oil Spills Bill Passed - House (41 - 28)
6/09 S 8075 Amends Tax Law to Include Nuclear Fuel From Ceased Plants Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 17)
6/05 HB 20-1143 Increases Maximum Fines for Air and Water Quality Violations Bill Passed - House (40 - 24)
5/27 SB 790 Repeals Certain Oil and Gas Regulations Bill Passed - House (109 - 93)
5/22 HB 506 Reduces Severance Tax Rate for Oil Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
5/20 SB 440 Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15)
5/11 HF 4502 Increases the Minnesota Conservation Program's Energy Savings Goal Bill Passed - House (79 - 55)
3/12 SF 138 Authorizes One Million Acre Land Purchase Conference Report Adopted - House (46 - 10)
3/12 LD 1894 Increases Purchases of Electric School Buses Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
3/12 LD 13 Authorizes a Streamlined Process for Microgrid Implementation Bill Passed - House (85 - 54)
3/12 SB 45 Amends Criminal Trespassing Penalties Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3)
3/11 HB 200 Establishes Low-Carbon Energy Standards and Subsidizes Carbon Capture Projects Concurrence Vote Passed - House (41 - 18)
3/10 SB 151 Defines "Critical Infrastructure" and Restructures Associated Crimes Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
3/10 HB 200 Establishes Low-Carbon Energy Standards and Subsidizes Carbon Capture Projects Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 10)
3/08 SB 710 Expands Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 12)
3/08 SB 710 Expands Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference Report Adopted - House (60 - 31)
3/02 SB 115 Increases the State Highway Motor Fuel Tax Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 5)
2/14 HB 4067 Authorizes the Public Utility Commission to Provide Assistance to Low-Income Earners Bill Passed - House (43 - 11)
2/13 HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 10)
2/12 HB 2686 Amends Local Government Utility Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 23)
2/10 HB 44 Amends Criminal Trespassing Laws Relating to Critical Infrastructure Bill Passed - House (71 - 7)
2/03 HB 1414 Requires Notification from Utility Companies Prior to Closure of Energy Plant Bill Passed - House (52 - 41)
1/29 HB 1110 Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation Fuels Bill Passed - House (52 - 44)
1/27 AB 1441 Amends Oil Drilling Laws and Regulations Bill Passed - House (41 - 18)
12/02 PN 1268 Nomination of Dan Brouillette as the Secretary of Energy Nomination Confirmed - Senate (70 - 15)
11/21 PN 1268 Nomination of Dan Brouillette as the Secretary of Energy Cloture Invoked - Senate (74 - 18)
10/31 HR 823 Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act Bill Passed - House (227 - 182)
10/17 S J Res 53 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Repeal of the Clean Power Plan; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Electric Utility Generating Units; Revisions to Emission Guidelines Implementing Regulations" Bill Failed - Senate (41 - 53)
9/19 HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
9/19 HB 1100 Establishes an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit Bill Passed - House (139 - 46)
9/18 HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Veto Override Failed - House (221 - 157)
9/12 HR 1146 Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act Bill Passed - House (225 - 193)
9/11 AB 936 Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 7)
9/11 HR 1941 Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act Bill Passed - House (238 - 189)
9/10 SB 551 Amends Oil and Gas Pipeline Facility Decommissioning Regulations Bill Passed - House (50 - 17)
9/03 AB 1440 Amends State Law Concerning Oil and Gas Extraction Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
7/17 HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 12)
6/30 HB 2007 Reduces Number of Diesel Trucks Allowed in Specified Counties Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
6/27 HB 582 Establishes a Greenhouse Gas Rebate Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (14 - 10)
6/18 SB 1044 Establishes Zero-Emission Vehicle Use Goals Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
6/18 S 6599 Increases Renewable Energy Goals Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 21)
6/12 SB 377 Establishes Restrictions on State Wind Energy Projects Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 19)
6/06 SB 168 Authorizes Solar Energy Projects "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (217 - 139)
6/05 HB 2623 Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking Concurrence Vote Passed - House (40 - 19)
5/30 AB 1440 Amends State Law Concerning Oil and Gas Extraction Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
5/30 AB 56 Authorizes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority to Procure Energy Needs for Californians Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
5/29 HB 2623 Establishes Temporary Ban on Fracking Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 11)
5/29 SB 551 Amends Oil and Gas Pipeline Facility Decommissioning Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13)
5/29 HB 6 Amends Clean Energy Standards Bill Passed - House (53 - 43)
5/29 AB 1046 Increases Tax Rebates for Electric Vehicles Bill Passed - House (55 - 21)
5/24 AB 936 Amends Environmental Protections Relating to Heavy Crude Oils Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
5/23 SB 165 Authorizes Solar Energy Development in Low-Income Communities "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (229 - 113)
5/13 LB 155 Amends Eminent Domain Provisions to Apply to Renewable Energy Generation Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 0)
5/08 SB 284 Establishes a Statewide Customer Use Online Energy Data Platform "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (218 - 133)
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