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Votes at a glance: Energy and Technology Committee advances several measures, holds others
Summary
The committee recorded roll‑call and JFS/JF recommendations on a set of energy, utility and telecommunications bills. Several study bills and utility-related measures were recommended to the floor; two procedural amendments related to energy (SB 647 agenda addition and a REC amendment) failed.
The Energy and Technology Committee recorded committee actions and roll-call votes on multiple measures during its meeting. Several bills were presented for JFS (Joint Favorable Substitute) or JF (Joint Favorable) recommendations to the floor. Key outcomes and procedural notes follow.
- Senate Bill 6 47 (motion to add to the agenda): Motion to add SB 647 to the committee agenda failed on a roll-call vote of 8 yes, 16 no, 1 absent. The motion was made by Representative Barrack and seconded; proponents cited about "over 750 letters of testimony" in favor.
- Amendment A (allow out‑of‑region RECs to satisfy RPS): Committee considered an amendment (sponsored by Representative Buckby) to permit purchasing renewable energy credits from outside New England to meet RPS obligations. After debate, the amendment failed on a roll-call vote of 8 yes, 16 no, 1 absent.
- Senate Bill 4 (LCO 6322) — "An act concerning energy affordability, access, and accountability": The committee opened a roll-call on…
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