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CS/SB 1186: Renewable Energy [EPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities ; Bennett ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Smith

Renewable Energy [EPSC]; Revises legislative intent regarding the state's renewable energy policy. Deletes provisions requiring that the PSC adopt rules for a renewable portfolio standard. Requires that each provider of Florida renewable energy resources build such resources, convert existing fossil fuel generation plants to a renewable energy resource, or purchase renewable energy, etc.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 4/30/2010 Senate - Died in Committee on Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/13/2010 Senate • Filed
1/20/2010 Senate • Referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means
3/2/2010 Senate • Introduced, referred to Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00085
4/2/2010 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, 04/07/10, 8:00 am, 301-S --Meeting cancelled
4/9/2010 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, 04/14/10, 9:30 am, 301-S
4/14/2010 Senate • CS by Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; YEAS 8 NAYS 1 -SJ 00636; CS read 1st time on 04/16/10 -SJ 00638
4/15/2010 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
4/16/2010 Senate • Original reference(s) removed: Environmental Preservation and Conservation; Now in Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00643
4/30/2010 Senate • Died in Committee on Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means