STUDY STATE'S FUTURE ENERGY NEEDS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 704 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE LONG TERM FUTURE ENERGY NEEDS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING ITS ENERGY NEEDS FOR VARIOUS MODES OF TRANSPORTATION, AND TO DEVELOP A LONG TERM PLAN THAT ADDRESSES THE SOURCES OF ENERGY THAT ARE ABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS AND THE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE SOURCES OF ENERGY.
Intro. by Hager.

Status: Ref To Com On Commerce (Senate Action) (Jun 6 2011)

Bill History:

H 704

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Jun 2 2011 - View Summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Replaces the provisions in the previous edition as follows. Establishes the eight member Legislative Study Commission on Alternative Fuel for Vehicles (Commission) to study the state’s future energy needs and focus on the possible use of compressed natural gas, liquid propane, and biofuels as fuel sources for vehicles. Details appointing authority, membership requirements, and additional administrative provisions. Permits the Commission to study seven enumerated issues, and to report recommendations and legislative proposals to the 2012 General Assembly on or before the session convenes. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.


  • Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View Summary

    As title indicates. Specifies types of energy sources and transportation modes the Commission must consider. Requires a final report to the 2013 General Assembly.