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IA SF2321
IA SF2321A bill for an act relating to utility-scale solar energy facilities installation on agricultural land.(Formerly SF 2127.)
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Introduced
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Introduced Session
89th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to utility-scale solar energy facilities installation on agricultural land.(Formerly SF 2127.)
AI Summary
This bill proposes regulations for the installation of utility-scale solar energy facilities on agricultural land in Iowa. The key provisions are: 1) The agricultural land must have a corn suitability rating (CSR) of 65 or lower, indicating poorer soil quality, 2) The solar facility must be at least 0.5 miles away from another utility-scale solar facility, and 3) The solar facility must be at least 1,250 feet away from the nearest residence. The bill aims to balance the expansion of renewable energy generation with the protection of prime agricultural land in the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture (Senate)
Last Action
Referred to Agriculture. S.J. 621. (on 03/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SF2321 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/SF2321.html |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SF2321.pdf |
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