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H7177Introduced in the House

Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy.

IntroducedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Michael Chippendale, District 40

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Official description

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPS - Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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