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SB591Introduced in the Senate

Allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities.

Passed

Introduced by Kevin Avard, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Allowing utility companies to own or build generation facilities.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 108; Effective 07/27/2026

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Journal 1

  2. Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:10 am; Senate Calendar 2

  3. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0779s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 8

  4. Committee Amendment # 2026-0779s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0779s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5

  6. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy House Journal 8 P. 114

  7. Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:30 am GP 229

  8. Executive Session: 04/13/2026 09:00 am GP 229

  9. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/13/2026 (Vote 11-7; Regular Calendar)

  10. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  11. Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted DV 180-151 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 73

  12. Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13

  13. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 147

  14. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 108; Effective 07/27/2026

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