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OH HCR29

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

11/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Andy Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

H.C.R. No. 29 Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed greenhouse gas regulations for fossil fuel-fired electric generating units that restrict fuel diversity for electricity generation

  • Supports continued use of diverse fuel sources for electricity generation, including coal, natural gas, and nuclear power, to maintain affordable and reliable electricity

  • Affirms support for continued development of coal-based power in the United States, citing coal as the nation's most abundant energy source with a 250-year domestic supply and notes coal generates 43% of national power and nearly 80% of Ohio's power

  • Requests the House Clerk transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to the President, EPA Administrator, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To urge the President of the United States to halt

Last Action

To Energy & Natural Resources

11/14/2013

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