SB2395Introduced in the Senate
RES AUTOMATED SOLAR PLATFORM
Introduced by William Cunningham, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Residential Automated Solar Permitting Platform Act. Provides that on or before July 1, 2026, municipalities with a population of more than 5,000 residents and all counties must adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform. Requires the public reporting of information about such a platform on the official website of the municipality and county. Provides that a person or entity aggrieved by a violation of the Act or any rule adopted under the Act may file a civil action in the county in which the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is party to the action resides, without regard to exhaustion of any alternative administrative remedies provided in the Act. Provides that a person or entity whose rights have been violated under the Act by a municipality or county is entitled to collect: (i) up to 50% of the total cost of the residential photovoltaic system installation for which the permit is requested; (ii) in the case of unlawful retaliation, all legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate; and (iii) attorney's fees and costs. Creates a statute of limitations for a civil action 3 years from the date that a person or entity requested a permit for a residential photovoltaic system.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
March 3, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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