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KS SB417
KS SB417Establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of certain industrial energy facilities and providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit such development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning energy; relating to certain electric generation and energy storage facilities; establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of industrial wind and solar energy conversion systems and industrial battery energy storage systems; authorizing the board of county commissioners of a county to permit or deny the construction of such industrial energy facilities; establishing a protest petition and election process to contest such county action; providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit the development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities; requiring the commission to approve and issue a permit prior to the new construction or expansion of any such facility; requiring owners of existing industrial energy facilities to register with the commission; establishing minimum setback distances for such facilities; requiring the commission to adopt a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocols; requiring a facility owner to establish and maintain a decommission plan and provide adequate financial assurance for the decommissioning; authorizing the commission to issue certain orders and impose civil penalties for violations; authorizing the commission to adopt rules and regulations.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the development, construction, modification, maintenance, operation, and decommissioning of industrial energy facilities, which include industrial wind and solar energy conversion systems and industrial battery energy storage systems, by granting the State Corporation Commission (SCC) primary jurisdiction over these activities. The bill outlines that while county commissioners can permit or deny the construction of such facilities, residents can petition for an election to decide on their construction within the county, with existing facilities and those authorized before July 1, 2026, being exempt from new permit requirements. The SCC will require permits for new construction or expansions, mandating applicants to demonstrate compliance with various requirements including setback distances, a code of conduct, agricultural mitigation protocols, and a decommissioning plan with financial assurance. Owners of existing facilities must register with the SCC, and the commission is empowered to adopt rules, conduct hearings, issue permits, enforce compliance through orders and civil penalties, and establish minimum setback distances for different types of industrial energy facilities to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Utilities (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means; Rereferred to Committee on Utilities (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb417/ |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_sb417_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb417_00_0000.pdf |
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