l9n/ Oregon

2011 Regular Session

Senate Bill 688

Extends sunsets for tax credits for use of biofuel and fuel blends, for use of biodiesel in home heating and for construction or installation of alternative energy devices.

Did not become law. It stopped in the Senate on June 30, 2011. The 2011 session has ended.

What it does

The synopsis the Legislative Assembly published with the bill.

Extends sunsets for tax credits for use of biofuel and fuel blends, for use of biodiesel in home heating and for construction or installation of alternative energy devices. <b>For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2012, limits total amount of residential energy tax credits that may be claimed. Disallows credits claimed for alternative energy devices that do not meet or exceed government energy efficiency requirements. Limits amount of credit for whole house heat pumps or hydronic air handlers. <b>Requires State Department of Energy to take evolving market conditions into account in prescribing minimum performance criteria for alternative energy devices. Requires department to report to Legislative Assembly on utilization of residential energy tax credit.</b> Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Sponsors

Who carried the bill in each chamber, and who signed on. Each name leads to the member's page.

In the Senate

    1 co-sponsor

    SFR

    Its course

    February 10 to June 30, 2011, on one scale. In the top row each mark is a day something happened; taller marks are busier days.

    Each committee stop sits inside its chamber.

    Every action8 actions on 8 days

    In the SenateFeb 10 to Jun 30 · stopped140 days

    Waiting for a committeeFeb 10 to Feb 166 days

    Environment and Natural ResourcesFeb 16 to Apr 2871 days

    Amendments

    Each amendment offered, and what became of it.

    • Senate committee amendmentAdopted

      Adopted Apr 28

    Text

    Each version as the Legislative Assembly printed it.

    l9n doesn't hold this bill's text yet.

    What happened

    In l9n's words, one line for each step. Every action as the Legislative Assembly published it is below.

    In the Senate Feb 10 – Jun 30

    1. Feb 10Introduced
    2. Feb 16Sent to Environment and Natural Resources
    3. Mar 17Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    4. Apr 21Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    5. Apr 28Environment and Natural Resources recommended it as amended, and that it go to Tax Credits
    6. May 5Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    7. May 10Heard in Environment and Natural Resources
    8. Jun 30Died when the session ended
    All 8 actions, as published
    1. Feb 10Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate
    2. Feb 16Referred to Environment and Natural Resources, then Tax Credits.Senate
    3. Mar 17Public Hearing held.Senate
    4. Apr 21Work Session held.Senate
    5. Apr 28Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Credits by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Senate
    6. May 5Public Hearing held.Senate
    7. May 10Public Hearing held.Senate
    8. Jun 30In committee upon adjournment.Senate