Requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for certain energy facilities and limiting local governmental actions relating thereto

HB 2728 establishes statewide uniform standards for siting and permitting energy facilities (like wind, solar, and storage projects) by requiring the State Corporation Commission to set clear rules. It directly affects energy developers seeking permits and local governments (counties/cities) that previously managed approvals, by limiting local moratoriums to 30 days without commission approval (max 120 days total) and mandating decisions within 120 days of a complete application. The bill requires facilities to submit decommissioning plans with financial assurance to cover future removal costs and prohibits local rules that unreasonably delay projects. It aims to streamline approvals while preserving legitimate local health/safety protections, without overriding federal energy regulations.