HB 586 2/12/13:
A public hearing on HB 586 establishing a one-year moratorium on applications for certificates for electric transmission facilities was held before House Science, Technology and Energy Committee.

* NOTE *: This is only a partial transcript of the hearing on this bill. Many others started speaking at 10:00am on any or all of the bills heard before the committee.

Suzanne Smith
State Rep. Suzanne Smith of Hebron is the prime sponsor of the bill.

Sarah Tracey
Sarah Tracey of Franklin is the welfare director for the City of Franklin and would not be happy with a moratorium.

Sean Frost
Sean Frost of NH Wind Watch expressed concern about the voice of the people being shut out.

Debi Warner
Debi Warner of Littleton spoke extensively about the economic makeup of the North Country.

Peter Martin
Peter Martin of Plymouth said while the state does not have a plan for energy development, the developers has a plan and its time to for the state to act on behalf of the people.

Jason Lownset
Jason Lownset of the IBEW spoke in opposition to the bill.

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