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SB3Introduced in the Senate

Requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.

Failed

Introduced by Howard Marklein, District 17

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act to amend 66.0401 (1m) (intro.); to create 66.0401 (1r), 66.0401 (4) (h), 196.49 (4m) and 196.491 (3) (d) 9. of the statutes; Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.

Where it stands

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

March 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities and Tourism

  3. Representative Dallman added as a cosponsor

  4. Senator Wimberger added as a coauthor

  5. LRB correction

  6. Public hearing held

  7. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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