AN ACT PROHIBITING CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN STUDIES DURING PERMITTING AND APPROVAL PROCESSES.

HB 6523 prohibits state agencies and municipalities from considering environmental, health, traffic, or economic impact studies during permitting or project approval processes unless the submitting party discloses four specific details: the study author, funding source, study cost, and any conflicts of interest. The bill directly affects developers, project applicants, and government bodies involved in permitting decisions by requiring transparency before studies can be reviewed. Key provisions mandate that all such studies must include full disclosure of authorship, funding, cost, and potential conflicts to be considered in official decisions. This change aims to increase transparency in the permitting process without blocking the use of impact studies.