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Appropriations committee reports HB 1444 to create Clean Energy Innovation Bank
Summary
HB 1444, introduced by Delegate Lopez, would create a Clean Energy Innovation Bank to finance clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects. The committee reported the bill with amendments by a 15–7 vote; budget resources were noted as accommodative.
The House Appropriations Committee reported House Bill 1444 (Del. Lopez) on Feb. 12, a bill to create the Clean Energy Innovation Bank to finance clean energy projects and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.
Unidentified Speaker 5 described the bank’s purpose and said the provisions would help finance projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The committee reported HB 1444 with amendments by a 15–7 vote.
Committee members noted that resources in the budget can accommodate the task force or bank creation. The transcript does not provide detailed capitalization levels, loan programs, or underwriting criteria; those details will be addressed in subsequent legislative or administrative steps if the bill advances.
Next steps: HB 1444 proceeds to the House floor for further consideration; the committee record does not include implementation timelines or fiscal estimates.
