Clean energy-killing bill tracking quickly in Kansas

Jonathan Small, a registered lobbyist with Koch Companies Public Sector LLC and its affiliates, follows committee action Tuesday on a bill to weaken renewable energy standards. / ANDY MARSO:THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Jonathan Small, a registered lobbyist with Koch Companies Public Sector LLC and its affiliates, follows committee action Tuesday on a bill to weaken renewable energy standards. / ANDY MARSO:THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL

By Kiley Kroh | Climate Progress

A bill designed to repeal Kansas’ clean energy law is moving quickly through the state legislature this week — an effort led by corporate-backed, pro-fossil fuel groups that have fought to kill renewable energy laws around the country.

The Senate Utilities Committee approved the bill to repeal the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) on Thursday, along with a maneuver by Committee Chairman Pat Apple (R-Louisburg) that would allow the House to approve the bill without holding a public hearing, as long as it’s approved by the Senate. The Senate vote will likely be Tuesday and the House could vote as soon as Wednesday.

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