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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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6/03 | S 3223 | Establishes Numerical Requirements and Zoning Standards for Electric Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
6/30 | A 4554 | Establishes a Renewable Solar Energy Certificate Program | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 12) |
6/03 | A 3352 | Requires Solar Panels on All New Warehouses | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |
6/24 | A 5121 | Exempts Certain Manufacturing Facilities from Certain Energy Related Taxes | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
3/25 | S 3091 | Requires Builders Offer Carbon Footprint Technology as an Option for New Construction | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 11) |
2/19 | S 3033 | Establishes the School & Small Business Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9) |
3/25 | S 1010 | Authorizes Counties and Municipalities to Bond for Alternative Fuel Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 12) |
6/24 | S 3926 | Authorizes Offshore Wind Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 13) |