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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/16/2024
02/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to permitting and industrial siting of solar and wind energy facilities; amending the definition of affected landowner to include leaseholders of state lands; authorizing affected grazing and agricultural leaseholders to consent before permitting by boards of county commissioners for facilities constructed on state lands; providing notice to leaseholders of state lands; authorizing leaseholders of state lands to be parties to an industrial siting council permit proceeding; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to include grazing and agricultural leaseholders of state lands as "affected landowners" when permitting and siting solar and wind energy facilities. It requires that these leaseholders be notified, be allowed to consent before a permit is granted for facilities on state lands, and be considered as parties to any industrial siting council proceedings. The bill also makes other conforming changes to ensure proper protection and reclamation of state lands for continued use by the affected leaseholders. The provisions of this bill will apply to all permit applications filed on or after July 1, 2024.
Sponsors (13)
Brian Boner (R)*,
Forrest Chadwick (R)*,
Jon Conrad (R)*,
Ed Cooper (R)*,
Dan Dockstader (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Stacy Jones (R)*,
Chris Knapp (R)*,
Martha Lawley (R)*,
Allen Slagle (R)*,
Cheri Steinmetz (R)*,
Tomi Strock (R)*,
Cyrus Western (R)*,
Last Action
Failed Introduction 8-21-0-0-2 (on 02/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2024/SF0104 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Introduced/SF0104.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2024/Fiscal/SF0104.pdf |
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