Introduced
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To revise the procedures and timetables that apply to certain low income home heating assistance vouchers. The bill would require energy providers to refund unused voucher balances in the form of credits on future energy bills, rather than cash.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also allow up to $9 million in federal low income home energy assistance grant funds to be used for weatherization purposes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To revise the procedures and timetables that apply to certain low income home heating assistance vouchers. The bill would require energy providers to refund unused voucher balances in the form of credits on future energy bills, rather than cash. Also, to allow up to $9 million in federal low income home energy assistance grant funds to be used for weatherization purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also authorize a streamlined subsidy program in which the vouchers would go directly from the state to the energy provider.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To revise the procedures and timetables that apply to certain low income home heating assistance vouchers. The bill would require energy providers to refund unused voucher balances in the form of credits on future energy bills, rather than cash; and it would authorize a streamlined subsidy program in which the vouchers would go directly from the state to the energy provider. Also, to allow up to $9 million in federal low income home energy assistance grant funds to be used for weatherization purposes.
Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
