2005 House Bill 218 (Renewable Energy Production Incentive Extentions)

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• Introduced by Rep. Tony Cornish, Rep. Bob Gunther, Rep. Rod Hamilton and Rep. Steve Smith on January 13, 2005, to provide for an 18-month extension of the renewable energy production incentive until December 31, 2005 if: 1) all necessary interconnection studies have been completed and that the results indicate that interconnection of the project is feasible, and 2) a valid signed wind turbine supply agreement indicating that delivery will take place no later than December 15, 2005 (SF817 Companion Bill).
  • Referred to the House Regulated Industries Committee on January 13, 2005.
  • Motion by Rep. Tony Cornish on January 27, 2005, to add Representative Hamilton as an author of HF218. The motion passed in the House by voice vote on January 27, 2005.
  • Reported by Rep. Torrey Westrom on February 21, 2005, from the Regulated Industries Committee with amendments and the recommendation that the bill pass. As amended, the bill permits an 18-month extension of eligibility for a renewable energy tax credit even if the Federal Tax Credit is not available. The report was adopted.
• Passed in the House (128 to 3) on February 28, 2005, to provide for an 18-month extension of the renewable energy production incentive (even if the federal extension isn't available) until December 31, 2005 if: 1) all necessary interconnection studies have been completed and that the results indicate that interconnection of the project is feasible, and 2) a valid signed wind turbine supply agreement indicating that delivery will take place no later than December 15, 2005. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Motion by Rep. Tony Cornish on April 28, 2005, that the House agree to the amendments made by the Senate and repass the bill as amended. As amended, the bill would extend eligibility to receive the renewable energy production incentive until December 31st, 2007 rather than 2005 if they had a lapse period, and any part of that lapse period occurred within 18 months after receipt of the approval in which case they can seek to extend the 18-month eligibility period. The motion passed in the House (123 to 0) on April 28, 2005. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty on May 5, 2005, to extend eligibility to receive the renewable energy production incentive until December 31st, 2007 rather than 2005 if they had a lapse period, and any part of that lapse period occurred within 18 months after receipt of the approval in which case they can seek to extend the 18-month eligibility period.

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Introduced by Rep. Tony Cornish, Rep. Bob Gunther, Rep. Rod Hamilton and Rep. Steve Smith on January 13, 2005. Passed in the House (128 to 3) on February 28, 2005. New Comment