Relative to rejecting all offshore wind energy projects in the...
Relative to rejecting all offshore wind energy projects in the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine.
This bill, HCR4, aims to reject all offshore wind energy projects in the waters off the coast of New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine. It would affect energy developers and companies planning to build wind farms in these areas. The bill's sponsors are all Republicans who argue that such projects are not in the best interest of the state.
As of January 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. A majority report from this committee recommended it should pass, while a minority report found it inexpedient to legislate. On March 20, 2025, the House voted 195 to 149 to adopt a motion to pass the bill on a regular calendar. The bill's future progress will depend on additional House and Senate votes.
Key actions include the bill's introduction on January 7, 2025, and its referral to the Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee issued reports on February 6, 2025, with the majority recommending passage. The House adopted a motion to pass the bill on March 20, 2025. The bill's next steps will determine whether it advances for further consideration or is rejected.