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Energy committee authorizes open‑title committee bill request ahead of NextEra hearing
Summary
Committee voted to request a generally revised energy‑laws committee bill to give the panel a vehicle if issues arise during a NextEra hearing on proposed Eastern Montana wind projects. The motion passed by voice vote; members said a committee bill signals strong committee buy‑in and sets a higher internal approval threshold.
Senators on the Energy Committee voted Feb. 18 to request an open‑title, generally revised energy‑laws committee bill so the committee would have a legislative vehicle if policy issues emerge from a scheduled hearing with NextEra on proposed Eastern Montana wind projects.
Senator Wagner moved the request, saying the committee may want a vehicle…
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