Establishing requirements for decommissioning of commercial solar and wind energy facilities.

SB 233 requires counties in Kansas to secure decommissioning agreements from commercial solar and wind facility owners (1 megawatt or larger) before construction begins. Owners must provide financial guarantees (e.g., bonds or letters of credit) to cover cleanup costs and restore land to its pre-construction condition. If owners fail to decommission facilities or become insolvent, counties may bill affected landowners under lease agreements for cleanup costs. The bill applies specifically to commercial energy projects and mandates county oversight of financial assurance and restoration plans.