SB 25-181: Sunset Just Transition Advisory Committee

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act continues the just transition advisory committee (advisory committee) until September 1, 2030. Prior to its repeal, the department of regulatory agencies will conduct a sunset review of the advisory committee. The act requires the just transition office in the department of labor and employment (office) to consult with the advisory committee on issues related to the impact of facility closures and job layoffs in coal-related industries in a manner that best ensures continued economic stability and prosperity for impacted workers and communities during and after the transition away from coal as an economic driver. The office is also directed to develop and implement plans to maximize the economic stability and prosperity of coal workers and communities. When the general assembly created the advisory committee in 2019, the advisory committee was required to develop a draft just transition plan (plan) before July 1, 2020. The act repeals obsolete references to the development of the plan and requires the director of the office to update the plan as needed. The act increases the number of coal transition workers appointed to the advisory committee from 3 to 5 and requires that at least one advisory committee member works at a coal mine and at least one member works at an electric utility. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 31, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 12, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
3. May 12, 2025Sent to the Governor
4. May 12, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. April 30, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. April 29, 2025House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
7. April 29, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
8. April 24, 2025House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations
9. April 17, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
10. April 17, 2025Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
11. April 16, 2025Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
12. April 15, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

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