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Senate committee advances energy, infrastructure and consumer bills; HB55, HB122 among measures approved
Summary
The Senate Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee approved several bills in early business, including HB55 (SCERPA), HB122 (public right-of-way use for gas lines) and other measures; most passed with roll calls or voice votes recorded.
The Senate Energy, Technology and Federal Relations Committee voted on a package of bills during its early agenda, advancing measures on energy planning, utility right-of-way use and consumer protections.
The committee unanimously approved House Bill 55, known in the discussion as the SCERPA (special select energy and resource planning and acquisition) bill, after adopting technical amendments that clarify independent evaluation, public reporting and bidding language. Committee discussion emphasized transparency in resource procurement and placing the independent-evaluator oversight role under the Public Service Commission rather than DEQ.
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