Large electrical power facilities (those using or generating 20 megawatts or more of power) located within one mile of a county or city border must now obtain conditional use permits from the adjacent county or city if that jurisdiction has zoning rules in place. This requirement gives neighboring counties and municipalities a formal say in whether major energy projects are approved near their boundaries, even if the facility is technically located in a different jurisdiction.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 41. H.J. 321
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 194
First Reading House H.J. 181
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Commerce and Energy — Do Pass