S08712Introduced in the Senate
Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Introduced by Michelle Hinchey, District 41
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Official description
Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Where it stands
PRINT NUMBER 8712B
June 1, 2026
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Bill history
REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PRINT NUMBER 8712A
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PRINT NUMBER 8712B
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