SB 1017 - Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source - Texas Key Vote
Jessica Gonzalez voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- May 13, 2023
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 1, 2023
- House Bill Passed
- April 25, 2023
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 5, 2023
- Introduced
- March 3, 2023
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Title: Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source
Signed by Governor Greg Abbott
Title: Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source
Title: Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits cities from adopting ordinances that ban engines based on energy source.
Highlights:
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Defines “energy source” as any fuel or power source used to power an engine (Sec. 1).
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Defines “engine” as a machine for converting an energy source into mechanical force and motion, including a generator or internal combustion engine (Sec. 1).
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Defines “political subdivision” to include counties, municipalities, special districts, school districts, junior college district, or housing authority (Sec. 1).
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Prohibits political subdivisions from adopting or enforceing ordinances that ban or restrict the use, sale, or lease of engines based energy source (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2023 (Sec. 2).
Title: Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source
Title: Prohibits Cities from Adopting Ordinances that Ban Engines Based on Energy Source