SENATE BILL REPORT
SJM 8002
BYSenators Williams, Benitz, Owen, Stratton, Smitherman and Moore
Urging adoption of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act.
Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities
Senate Hearing Date(s):January 15, 1987; January 27, 1987
Majority Report: That Substitute Senate Joint Memorial 8002 be substituted therefor, and the substitute joint memorial do pass.
Signed by Senators Williams, Chairman; Owen, Vice Chairman; Benitz, Cantu, Nelson, Smitherman, Stratton.
Senate Staff:Glenn Blackmon (786-7455)
February 17, 1987
AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & UTILITIES, JANUARY 27, 1987
BACKGROUND:
In 1986, Congress passed the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act, which set energy efficiency standards for many home appliances. The bill was supported by a coalition of appliance manufacturers and environmental groups. The bill failed because of a pocket veto by the President. The bill has been reintroduced in Congress this year.
SUMMARY:
Congress and the President are encouraged to enact into law the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987.
EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:
Technical changes are made.
Fiscal Note: none requested
Senate Committee - Testified: Jerry Farley, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; Gerald Pollet, WashPIRG