SENATE BILL REPORT

SJM 8015

BYSenators Benitz, Williams, Sutherland, Bluechel and Stratton

Asking for a comprehensive national energy policy.

Senate Committee on Energy & Utilities

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1989

Majority Report:     Do pass.

     Signed by Senators Benitz, Chairman; Bluechel, Vice Chairman; Stratton, Sutherland, Williams.

Senate Staff:Paul Parker (786-7447)

                March 14, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 13, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Our national energy usage draws heavily on energy imports from overseas and carbon-based fossil fuels that contribute to acid rain and the climatic "greenhouse effect."  The United States possesses abundant domestic energy resources and technology that have the potential to reduce reliance on imports and improve environmental quality.

SUMMARY:

The President and Congress are asked to develop a comprehensive national energy policy to best promote and encourage development of domestic clean energy supplies and increased energy efficiency.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   No one