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Committee tables proposal requiring DEQ greenhouse‑gas rulemaking after heated debate
Summary
HB 660, which would require the Department of Environmental Quality to develop rules limiting greenhouse-gas emissions, was debated and tabled 8–6. The session included an accusation from one member that lobbyists lied to the committee and an immediate denial from another member.
House Bill 660 would require the Department of Environmental Quality to develop rules to limit greenhouse‑gas emissions. Committee staff briefly explained the bill; members then offered comment and substitute motions.
Representative France framed HB 660 as complementary to other bills that build greenhouse‑gas analysis into MEPA work and said such analysis is critical for understanding future environmental risks. During discussion Representative McConnower accused lobbyists who testified before the committee of 'essentially' lying; Representative Hankel responded that she was not aware of any lobbyists lying to the committee. The exchange was recorded in committee minutes but no additional supporting evidence was presented during this session.
A substitute motion to table HB 660 carried on roll call (8–6). The committee returned the bill to members’ folders for further action and closed executive action on the item.
