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Arkansas clean-energy task force bill fails in committee after no second to motion
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony supporting a 12-member clean-energy task force to attract jobs and plan long-term electricity strategy, but a motion to advance the bill failed for lack of a second after debate over membership, costs and whether the Legislature should create the forum.
State Senator Greg Lendingt introduced Senate Bill 681 to create a 12-member task force charged with recommending ways to attract clean-energy jobs, prepare workforce training and propose legislative or regulatory changes to promote low-emissions electricity in Arkansas.
Supporters including Gary Kahaneck and George Wise argued the shift to lower-emission energy…
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