Authorizes local municipalities and political subdivisions to have final say on if a renewable energy power plant can be sited in such municipalities or political subdivision's jurisdiction
Summary
Authorizes local municipalities and political subdivisions to have final say on if a renewable energy power plant can be sited in such municipalities' or political subdivisions' jurisdiction; establishes conflict of interest standards for approving the siting of a renewable energy power plant in a local municipality or political subdivision; requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmissions establish a database to collect and display host agreements and land contracts for renewable energy power plants; establishes contract standards concerning the forfeiture of mineral rights for the siting of renewable energy power plants; regulates the conduct of businesses engaged in the conduct of selling renewable energy power plants.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Ari Brown
RRepublican
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Danny Norber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jarett Gandolfo
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe Sempolinski
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
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