IN HB1260 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-10 - First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
Pending: House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Local referenda for wind power devices. Provides that after June 30, 2019, a unit may not authorize, or establish requirements for, the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit unless the voters of the unit have approved the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit through a local public question. Provides that a regulation that: (1) is adopted or amended by a unit after June 30, 2019; and (2) authorizes, or establishes requirements for, the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit; does not take effect unless this condition is met. Sets forth procedures for conducting a local public question concerning the installation or siting of wind power devices in a unit.

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Title

Local referenda for wind power devices. Provides that after June 30, 2019, a unit may not authorize, or establish requirements for, the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit unless the voters of the unit have approved the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit through a local public question. Provides that a regulation that: (1) is adopted or amended by a unit after June 30, 2019; and (2) authorizes, or establishes requirements for, the installation or siting of wind power devices in the unit; does not take effect unless this condition is met. Sets forth procedures for conducting a local public question concerning the installation or siting of wind power devices in a unit.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-10HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
2019-01-10HouseAuthored by Representative Saunders

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