Bill Text: IN HR0110 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Study committee on environmental and financial impact of using wind turbines.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-25 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0110 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-HR0110-Introduced.html
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: VanDenburgh
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A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council
to assign to an interim study committee the topic of the
environmental and financial impact of the use of wind turbines.
Whereas, Expanding the generation and use of renewable
energy resources in Indiana may have the potential to stimulate
investment, boost income for farmers and other landowners,
and create high paying manufacturing and service sector jobs:
Whereas, However, the environmental and financial impact
of the use of renewable energy resources, in particular wind
turbines, should be thoroughly studied before implementing
these initiatives: Therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to assign to an interim study committee the topic of the environmental and financial impact of the use of wind turbines.
SECTION 2. That the committee's study, if established, must include effects on landscapes, viewsheds, wildlife, habitats, water resources, air pollution, greenhouse gases, materials acquisition costs, and potential interference with radar and telecommunication facilities.
SECTION 3. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative council and that the committee shall issue such reports as directed by the council.
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HR 1610/DI 84
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