This bill allows the School and Public Lands Commissioner to enter into wind and solar energy easements and leases on state-owned land, expanding the types of agreements the commissioner can make with energy developers. Previously, the commissioner's leasing authority was limited to traditional uses like grazing and mineral extraction, so this change opens up renewable energy development as a new revenue source for public lands. The bill lets the state generate income from wind and solar projects on school trust lands without selling the land itself.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 304
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 276
Signed by the President S.J. 220
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 241
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 5. H.J. 217
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 1. S.J. 172
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 136
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 107
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 11. H.J. 71
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1. H.J. 44
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 22
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass