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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5206: Energy facility evaluation

Eliminating expedited processing of an alternative energy resource facility fueled by solar energy on certain designated lands before the energy facility site evaluation council.

Summary

  • Prohibits the use of the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s (EFSEC) expedited processing for applicants seeking certification of solar energy projects sited on agricultural lands that have long-term significance for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products as designated under law.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2021
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Judy Warnick (R-13)
Introduced
January 14, 2021 in the Senate
Last action
January 10, 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to eliminating expedited processing of an alternative energy resource facility fueled by solar energy on certain designated lands before the energy facility site evaluation council;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Warnick (R-13)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Shelly Short R-7

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

SB 5206 in other sessions

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