Bill > HB05536

This bill proposes to give municipalities that already have two or more nonresidential solar photovoltaic facilities (large-scale solar power installations that convert sunlight into electricity for commercial or industrial use) additional local control over future solar farm development. Specifically, such municipalities would gain two key powers: first, the ability to approve or reject any new proposed nonresidential solar photovoltaic facilities within their boundaries, and second, the authority to impose a temporary halt or "moratorium" on the construction of such facilities. By granting these powers, the bill aims to provide local governments more decision-making control over solar energy infrastructure projects, allowing them to assess and potentially limit additional solar farm developments based on local considerations such as land use, environmental impact, or community preferences. This represents a shift from current regulations that may not give municipalities as much explicit control over renewable energy infrastructure siting.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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