Bill Summaries: H177 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Jul 17 2012 - View summary

    AN ACT TO: (1) CREATE AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF ADVANCING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS BY STATE AGENCIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASSOCIATED FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE; (2) ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS LOCATED AT STATE-OWNED REST STOPS ALONG THE HIGHWAYS AND; (3) AMEND THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 IF THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 BECOMES LAW. Summarized in Daily Bulletin 6/7/12 and 6/11/12. Enacted July 16, 2012. Sections 2(a)–(d) are effective March 1, 2013. The remainder is effective July 16, 2012.


  • Summary date: Jun 11 2012 - View summary

    Senate amendment makes the following changes to 3rd edition. Provides that in coordinating the interagency task force’s study, the State Energy Office is to include environmental benefits in its cost-benefit analysis, include the cost of environmental considerations in its evaluation of the cost of alternative fueled vehicles, and take into consideration environmental impacts in making its recommendations as a result of the study.
    Provides that all of the provisions of Part II, which establish the criteria for the operation of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned rest stops along the highways, become effective March 1, 2013 (was, effective when the act becomes law). Amends the start date for the Department of Transportation to begin reporting on its implementation of operation of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned rest stops to January 1, 2014 (was, January 1, 2013).


  • Summary date: Jun 7 2012 - View summary

    Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 2nd edition. Deletes the provisions of the 2nd edition and replaces it with AN ACT TO: (1) CREATE AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF ADVANCING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS BY STATE AGENCIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASSOCIATED FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE; (2) ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS LOCATED AT STATE-OWNED REST STOPS ALONG THE HIGHWAYS AND; (3) AMEND THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 IF THE ENERGY JOBS ACT OF 2011 BECOMES LAW.
    States the General Assembly’s intent to reduce the cost of fuel used by state agencies and transition to cleaner, more-cost effective state-produced fuel resources. Directs the State Energy Office in the Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Department of Administration, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Transportation, and other agencies, to create a task force to study advancing the use of alternative fuels by state agencies. Requires a report to the Joint Legislative Commission on Energy Policy by December 1, 2012.
    Authorizes the DOT to operate electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned rest stops, provided two, detailed conditions are met. Sets out reporting requirements.
    Makes several changes to the Energy Jobs Act of 2011 (SB 709) if the Act becomes law, as follows. Makes clarifying changes to the provision requiring the development of a regional energy strategy (was, regional energy compact) for the exploration and development of offshore energy resources, and requires final recommendations by December 31, 2012. Repeals provision requiring DENR’s report on onshore shale gas resources. Amends GS 113B-3 to change the deadline for appointments to the Energy Jobs Council to September 1, 2012 (rather than October 1, 2011). Amends Council membership qualifications. Makes additional clarifying changes.


  • Summary date: Jun 3 2011 - View summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Makes a technical change to GS 18B-1105(b), and makes a clarifying change to the bill title.


  • Summary date: Feb 23 2011 - View summary

    Amends GS 143B-344.37 (North Carolina Sustainable Communities Grant Fund) to correct a statutory reference. Amends GS 143B-344.38 (North Carolina Sustainable Communities Task Force-reports) to correct a
    committee name to the House Committee on Commerce and Job Development. Amends GS 143B-432 (Transfers to Department of Commerce) to remove the Western North Carolina Public Lands Council of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources from those that are transferred to the Department of Commerce.