Relating to the permitting of energy facilities.
Summary
Prohibits the Energy Facility Siting Council from exercising jurisdiction over an energy facility that is a renewable energy facility or transmission line, is sited wholly within federal lands and is subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires the person seeking federal approval for the facility to meet certain requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
P
Mark Meek
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Broadman
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Starr
RRepublican
Co
Mike McLane
RRepublican
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