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DE HB86

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Lavelle

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Terminates Delaware's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and CO2 emission trading program by striking Subchapter II-A of Chapter 60, Title 7, Delaware Code
  • Cites that Delaware has already exceeded RGGI's original goal of 10% CO2 reduction by 2019, achieving 41% emissions reduction instead
  • Claims RGGI participation costs approximately $500 per home per year in higher electricity costs and makes Delaware's electricity rates 50% higher than other states
  • Notes that program revenues are collected and spent by non-transparent non-governmental organizations with minimal budgetary impact to the state

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Disclosure Of Checking Account Activity And Pay And Benefits Of State Agencies.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to House Administration Committee in House

3/24/2009

Committee Referrals

Administration3/24/2009

Full Bill Text

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