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This bill makes several changes related to utilities in Missouri: It establishes the "Task Force on Distributed Energy Resources and Net Metering" to conduct research and develop recommendations on distributed energy generation and net metering policies. The bill also makes changes to the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act, including expanding the definition of "customer-generator" and increasing the total rated generating capacity threshold for net metering systems. The bill provides additional protections for landowners whose property may be condemned by electrical corporations for transmission line projects, including higher compensation requirements and the appointment of a farmer commissioner in certain eminent domain proceedings. It also requires electrical corporations to return unused condemned easements to the original landowner and restricts the condemnation powers of certain merchant transmission lines. The bill makes changes to the broadband grant program administered by the Department of Economic Development, including higher speed requirements, oversight of federal broadband grants, and the authority for the state to conduct site inspections of broadband providers. Finally, the bill prevents homeowners' associations from prohibiting the installation of solar panels on residential property.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259701