wind farms; construction; policies; procedures
What changed between versions
Eliminated the requirement for counties to pay compensation to private property owners if a wind farm reduces their land's value or use rights.
Deleted the mandate for counties to notify residents within a 25-mile radius of proposed wind farms before permits are issued.
Changed the location rules so wind farms cannot be built within 12 miles of residential zones but must be approved by municipalities within 25 miles.
Removed the requirement for a 'Wind Farm Health Impacts Study Committee' to investigate health risks from wind turbines.
Established a six-month moratorium on approving new wind farm permits to allow counties to update local rules.
Restricted the ability of state and federal land managers to approve wind farms if a county denies the permit or if voters pass a referendum against it.
