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Committee advances several technical bills in fast votes; proxies recorded
Summary
The committee voted unanimously in executive action on several noncontroversial measures: HB 26 (repeal Mercury Added Thermostat Collection Act), HB 31 (wind and solar decommissioning bond clarification), HB 48 (wastewater ponds exemption), and HB 58 (abandoned metal mines distribution); proxies were recorded for absent members.
The House Natural Resources Committee took executive action and recorded unanimous voice votes on multiple technical and code‑cleanup measures.
- House Bill 26 (repeal Mercury Added Thermostat Collection Act): Sponsor summary noted thermostats/mercury thermometers have not been widely available since 2016; Representative Edwards moved passage and the committee approved by voice vote; proxies recorded (Representative Carlin, Representative Steve Fitzpatrick and Representative Theel were noted voting aye by proxy).
- House Bill 31 (revised bonding for wind and solar decommissioning): Committee passed the measure on a voice vote; proxies recorded and the bill will move to the floor.
- House Bill 48 (exempt certain wastewater ponds from the Dam Safety Act): Committee approved a due‑pass recommendation by voice vote; proxies recorded.
- House Bill 58 (revised distributions for abandoned metal mine funds): Committee approved the motion and will move HB 58 to the floor; members noted a 13‑year sunset and federal funding for remediation for the next 13 years during the discussion.
Chair recorded that the votes were unanimous and thanked staff and committee members for their participation. Several proxy votes were read into the record during these actions.
