North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 768 — Clean Energy Goal for State Property by 2050.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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The revised version of House Bill 768 has clarified and expanded the introduction while maintaining its core focus on climate change and economic impacts. Notably, it has added context about recent extreme weather events and their economic ramifications, emphasizing the urgent need to transition to a clean energy economy. This matters because it highlights not only the environmental challenges but also the potential for job creation and economic growth, particularly in communities historically affected by pollution.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 768 Short Title:
768 Apr 15, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30347-RI-17 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE GOAL OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY BY 2050 FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND THE STATE-OWNED MOTOR FLEET.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 16, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE GOAL OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY BY 2050 FOR STATE BUILDINGS AND THE STATE-OWNED MOTOR FLEET.
and Whereas, scientists have concluded the concentration of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere, is currentlyand consistently over 400 parts per million (ppm) and will likely stay above this level for the indefinite future for the first time in millions of years;and Whereas, 16 of the 17 hottest years on record have occurred in the 21st century, and 2016 is the hottest year on record;
and Whereas, scientists have concluded the concentration of carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere, is currentlyand consistentlyover 400 parts per million (ppm) and will likely stay above this level for the indefinite future for the first time in millions of years;and Whereas, 16 of the 17 hottest years on record have occurred in the 21st century, and 2016 is the hottest year on record;
and Whereas, in 2018, Hurricane Florence devastated North Carolina, with over 40 confirmed fatalities, and damage across the State approaching an estimated $13 billion;
and *H768-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Whereas, in 2018, Hurricane Florence devastated North Carolina, with over 40 confirmed fatalities, and damage across the State approaching an estimated $13 billion;
and *DRH30347-RI-17* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Whereas, climate models predict that the country can expect more of these catastrophic and costly events over time;
and Whereas, climate models predict that the country can expect more of these catastrophic and costly events over time;
and Whereas, some of the statistics regarding North Carolina's use of solar energyinclude the following:
and Whereas, some of the statistics regarding North Carolina's use of solar energy include the following:
"Conservation of Energy, Water, and Other Utilities in Government Facilities.by State Government.
Page 2 House Bill 768-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "Conservation of Energy, Water, and Other Utilities in Government Facilities.by State Government.
… Page 2 DRH30347-RI-17 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 143-64.17N.
… "§ 143-64.17N.
DRH30347-RI-17 Page 3
House Bill 768-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 768?
HB 768 is sponsored by Autry, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Holley, Insko, Russell, Terry, R. Smith, Nasif Majeed (U), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Zack Hawkins (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 768?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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