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House extends membership in Energy Producing States Coalition after debate over partisan representation
Summary
The House voted to extend Utah’s participation in an interstate Energy Producing States Coalition using previously appropriated funds; a floor amendment to require bipartisan representation failed and sponsors argued for selecting engaged appointees.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House on Jan. 30 approved House Bill 48 to extend the state's participation in an Energy Producing States Coalition for another year, renewing a non-lapsing appropriation and continuing cooperative work with Wyoming, Alaska and Texas.
Representative Barris, sponsor of HB48, said the coalition shares policies among like-minded energy-exporting states to strengthen regional energy security and to provide joint input to Congress. "The purpose…
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