BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5383: Energy freedom program

Modifying provisions of the energy freedom program.

Summary

Allows non-profit corporations to apply for assistance from the Energy Freedom Program.
Expands the Energy Freedom Program to include wind projects of up to five megawatts.
Moves the Energy Freedom Program from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5383), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to the energy freedom program;

Passed March 10, 2007

Version voted on: SB 5383

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	32	0	0	0
Republican	16	0	0	1

How each member voted

Jan 14, 2008Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 22, 2007By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 30, 2007Referred to Capital Budget.
Mar 28, 2007TEC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
Mar 28, 2007TEC - Executive action taken by committee.
Mar 13, 2007First reading, referred to Technology, Energy & Communications.
Mar 10, 2007Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Mar 10, 2007Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 9, 2007Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 8, 2007Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 26, 2007WET - Majority; do pass.
Feb 26, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 18, 2007First reading, referred to Water, Energy & Telecommunications.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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