Wind and solar facilities-state lands amendments.
SF 104 amends Wyoming law to change how wind and solar energy facilities on state lands are permitted. It requires county commissioners to obtain written consent from grazing and agricultural leaseholders before approving such facilities, especially when projects are near residential structures (within specific distance limits). The bill mandates that leaseholders be notified about proposed projects and allows them to participate as formal parties in the permitting process. Additionally, it updates definitions to include leaseholders as "affected landowners" and sets clear setback requirements for facilities near homes.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Senate Failed
Feb 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2024
Last action Feb 16, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 16, 2024
How they voted
8–21
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Feb 16, 2024
D
Democratic2
50% Nay
R
Republican28
71% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 16, 2024
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (8-21-1)
senate
Feb 16, 2024
Introduced
S Failed Introduction 8-21-0-0-2
upper
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Boner
RRepublican
Co
Allen Slagle
RRepublican
Co
Cheri Steinmetz
RRepublican
Co
Chris Knapp
RRepublican
Co
Cyrus Western
RRepublican
Co
Dan Dockstader
RRepublican
Co
Ed Cooper
RRepublican
Co
FC
Forrest Chadwick
RRepublican
Co
Jon Conrad
RRepublican
Co
Martha Lawley
RRepublican
Co
Scott Heiner
RRepublican
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