BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2509: EFSEC application review

Improving the efficiency of the review of applications by the energy facility site evaluation council.

Summary

Creates a three person Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) to review applications for specified electric transmission facilities.
Exempts applications for specified electrical transmission facilities from the requirement to hold an informational hearing or a land use and zoning ordinance hearing.
Provides a categorical exemption from the State Environmental Policy Act for an applicant operating a wind generation facility pursuant to an existing certification that meets specified requirements.
Requires EFSEC to grant an applicant expedited processing of an application for solar, onshore wind, electricity storage, and transmission line facilities proposals that meet specified requirements.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2509), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to improving the efficiency of the review of applications by the energy facility site evaluation council;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2509 (2019–20) Computer science grants · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2017–18) Mandatory reporting of abuse · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2509 (2015–16) Wildlife and recreation prg. · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2509 (2013–14) Marijuana possession · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2011–12) Blueprint for safety program · Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2509 (2009–10) DNR/firefighting funds use · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2509 (2007–08) Aquatic land purchases · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2509 (2005–06) Local ballot measures/taxes · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor