Authorizes construction, installation, and operation of certain energy project components on preserved farmland.
This bill authorizes the construction of energy transmission and distribution infrastructure (like power lines and equipment) on preserved farmland, which is land protected by conservation easements. It requires landowner approval, limits installations to a 50-foot right-of-way along the farm's edge, and mandates specific installation methods (e.g., underground trenches deeper than 3 feet) to minimize disruption to farming. Projects not meeting these conditions must seek committee approval, balancing agricultural use with state energy needs. The bill was enacted as P.L.2025, c.390, after being introduced and withdrawn in 2026.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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