Modifies and creates new provisions relating to electric utilities
Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
Summary
The measure repeals several existing statutes and creates new rules governing solar farms, wind assets, and related utility property. It requires county permits, decommissioning bonds, sets tax rates, limits how much cropland can host solar projects, and restricts utility condemnation authority for renewable facilities. The changes aim to give local governments more control and to standardize tax treatment of renewable energy assets.
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