RELATING TO STATEWIDE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES.
Summary
Imposes a tax of $15 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted from the use of fossil fuel. Establishes various state and county sustainability initiatives. Appropriates moneys.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2019
Last action Jan 28, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2019
Committee
Referred to EEP/EDB, CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
lower
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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