MA H3346

Bill

MA H3346

Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 25A of the General Laws to prohibit the installation of large-scale solar energy installations (defined as ground-mounted solar energy systems or solar photovoltaic systems that occupy more than 5 acres) on agricultural land or recreational land, unless the commissioner certifies that land of like kind and quantity will be dedicated to use as agricultural land or recreational land. The commissioner must record this certification in the registry of deeds at least 30 days prior to the installation of the large-scale solar energy installation, and the certification must identify the parcel where the installation will be located and the parcel that will be dedicated to agricultural or recreational use.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Paul Feeney (D)*, Paul McMurtry (D)*, Shawn Dooley (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3346

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3346
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3346.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3291	To create a commission to investigate the advertising practices of the solar energy industry	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
S2142	Relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2145	Expanding equitable access for solar energy net metering	Accompanied H4524	Similar To
S2165	Increasing solar rooftop energy	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2168	Ensuring access to solar energy for all communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2174	Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the commonwealth	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2208	Providing solar energy to state agencies	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To

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