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On February 25 and 27, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly House will hear several bills related to renewable energy. Bills being heard in committee are listed below, organized by committee. We will cover all bills in greater detail in coverage of their hearings. House Energy and Environment Committee The House Energy and Environment Committee will …

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On April 7, 2021 the New York State Senate and Assembly voted to approve the final package of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Article VII budget bills and sent the bills to Governor Cuomo for his signature. As the executive branch was heavily involved in negotiating these final bill versions, it is expected the Governor will …

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As discussed in Flash Update 21-3, on January 19, 2021, Governor Cuomo released his FY2022 Executive Budget proposal. Each year, along with the submission of proposed appropriation bills, the Governor also submits “Article VII” bills proposing other provisions necessary to implement the Executive Budget, which occasionally have provisions relating to renewable energy. According to the …

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On February 4, 2021, the Joint Energy and Technology (E&T) Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on February 9 at 11:00 am. The meeting will be streamed both on YouTube Live and CT-N. The E&T Committee will discuss the following concepts that may be related to renewable energy to be drafted as Raised …

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The House Science, Technology, and Energy (STE) Committee will hold hearings on February 8 and 12 to consider the following bills relevant to renewable energy: February 8, 2021 HB 168-FN – An Act Requiring The Adoption Of Innovative Vehicle Emissions Standards Pursuant To Section 177 Of The Federal Clean Air Act. (Virtual Hearing – 10:00 …

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