The House passed more than 30 measures Wednesday, with a trio of energy bills generating much of the debate at the planned final session ahead of summer recess.
The specter of House Bill 6 corruption loomed large over debate before the House Public Utilities Committee on Wednesday.
A House panel kicked off consideration Wednesday of potential carbon sequestration regulation with an appeal from a joint sponsor to not let the present economic opportunity bypass the state.
Three more amendments landed in a proposal (HB 197 ) to create a community solar pilot program Wednesday, although the idea remains a work in progress.
Legislation supporters say would improve the utility ratemaking process would do the exact opposite, critics argued Wednesday.
With another round of proposed amendments circulating, a chairman said Wednesday a plan to establish a community solar project may be nearing a committee vote.
Ousted committee chairs were dazed and fuming Thursday as they mulled next steps in what one member referred to as an escalating "war" with House Speaker Jason Stephens.
Proponents returned before a House panel Wednesday, painting a plan to authorize a community solar pilot program as a pro-business move in which benefits will outweigh the cost.