Bill > HB2330

This bill amends Arizona law to clarify the factors the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee considers when approving or denying applications for power plants and transmission lines, aiming to ensure a comprehensive review of the "total environment" and its "character." Specifically, it adds language to emphasize the consideration of the overall environment and its character, and strengthens the protection of unique biological areas or habitats for rare and endangered species. The bill also clarifies that the committee will not mandate compliance with performance standards beyond those set by the primary regulatory agency for a pollution source, nor will it require contractors to enter into project labor agreements or similar arrangements as a condition of project approval, while still protecting private parties' rights to collective bargaining and activities protected by federal labor law. Furthermore, it refines the process for granting certificates when local ordinances or plans are deemed unreasonably restrictive, ensuring affected local jurisdictions are notified and can participate in the proceedings.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84074